Norway is mulling banning Chinese technology company Huawei from its 4 G infrastructure , following similar exclusions in the US and Canada . It is also calling on its allies not to use Huawei equipment when building 5G networks. State company Telenor signed its first deal with BT in 2009 and , along with rival Telia , has used Huawei ’s 4 G technology and its equipment in 5 G tests . However , the Norwegian government is discussing how to cut potential vulnerabilities , ahead of a 5 G upgrade . The Norwegian government has stopped using Huawei technology and is considering extending the ban to 2010 . In the UK , BT is removing Huawei equipment from its 5 G and 6 G networks . Huawei maintains its equipment is secure .
Norway is mulling banning Chinese technology company Huawei from its 4 G infrastructure , following similar exclusions in the US and Canada . State company Telenor signed its first deal with BT in 2009 and , along with rival Telia , has used Huawei ’s 4 G technology and its equipment in 5 G tests . However , the Norwegian government is discussing how to cut potential vulnerabilities , ahead of a 5 G upgrade . The Norwegian government has stopped using Huawei technology and is considering extending the ban to 2010 . In the UK , BT is removing Huawei equipment from its 5 G and 6 G networks . Huawei maintains its equipment is secure .