Huawei, ZTE, Qualcomm and some other companies are the big players in the field of 5G technology. Many companies are partnering with different countries to test new 5G technologies. Among them, Huawei is facing problems in some countries due to the US ban on using its equipment. In addition, the American country has even urged its allies to restrict the use of Huawei 5G equipment while they apply the new technology.
In a teaser, America's oldest ally in Asia, Thailand, has teamed up with Huawei for the 5G benchmark. Despite sustained pressure from the United States not to use Huawei's equipment, Thailand is doing the exact opposite. They will be the first tests of the Chinese company in Southeast Asia.
Although Thailand is also concerned about safety, it has said that cooperation does not mean they are not discussing security issues. So he has his eye on the Chinese firm. (Recently: Huawei offers cybersecurity lab in Poland to avoid 5G ban)
“We are closely monitoring the allegations around the world. However, this 5G test bed project is a trial period for the country, ”added Pichet, Thailand's Minister of Digital Economy. "We can make observations that will be helpful in confirming or not confirming the allegations."
While talking about the new 5G testbed at the Sriracha campus of Kasetsart University in the central province of Chonburi, Pichet said the government is quite concerned about the allegations about Huawei. Additionally, other companies, such as Nokia, Ericsson, and Thai telecom operators, are also working on the same site for 5G technology. (Find out: The founder of Huawei denies that the company spies on the United States)
Thailand is working to bring commercial 5G services by 2020. Currently, it is leading the way to the latest technology together with Singapore. Pichet Duriongkaveroj added that some Japanese telecom operators are also interested in working for the 5G trial in the country.
The US Embassy in Bangkok has said that the United States "advocates for secure telecommunications networks and supply chains that are free from vendors subject to foreign government control or undue influence that poses risks of unauthorized access and cyber activity. malicious. The spokesperson went on to say: "We routinely urge allies and partners to consider such risks and exercise similar vigilance to ensure the security of their own telecommunications networks and supply chains, including when contracts are awarded."
Huawei, which relies on businesses outside of China, is fixing ways to secure some contracts. They have already secured more than 30 5G trade deals globally. The Chinese company is also in talks with some telecom operators to establish local partnerships.
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