European telecom operators oppose EU Huawei ban amid replacement cost concerns

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European telecom operators have publicly opposed an EU ban on Chinese telecom equipment, citing a €40 billion replacement cost. Germany has agreed to remove Huawei and ZTE components from 5G core networks by end of 2026 and from broader networks by 2029. Spain's Telefónica extended its 5G core network contract with Huawei until 2030.