India’s security directive bars Huawei, ZTE from telecom market

    2020-12-23T05:40:13+00:00December 22nd, 2020|Analysis - India Global Business, India Inc Views - India Global Business|

    The Modi government has mandated that Indian telcos can buy network equipment only from ‘trusted sources’. Though it has not yet specified these sources, the decision will almost certainly bar Chinese companies, which many suspect are an extension of the deep state in Beijing.

      India permits Huawei in 5G trials, keeps options open on final decision

      2020-05-09T17:13:30+00:00January 10th, 2020|2020, Analysis - India Global Business, India Inc Views - India Global Business, North America Edition – 10 January 2020, UK Edition – 10 January 2020|

      The Indian government has decided not to give in to US pressure on keeping the Chinese telecom equipment giant out of the 5G race but the final call on whether or not to permit a post-trial full-scale rollout could still depend on the views of the security establishment. Highlights: India’s decision to allow Huawei to participate in the 5G trials is by no means a signal that the Chinese telecom equipment supplier has cleared the last hurdle. The US has [...]