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Recommendation 26
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Despite being a longer timeframe than some have called for, the Government’s most recent restrictions...
Recommendation
Despite being a longer timeframe than some have called for, the Government’s most recent restrictions on the use of Huawei in 5G networks will delay the 5G rollout and economically damage the UK and mobile network operators. The UK Government should take necessary steps to minimise the delay and economic damage. The Government should consider providing compensation to operators, whether direct or indirect, whose networks are currently reliant on Huawei if the 2027 deadline is moved forward, in order to minimise costs to, and delays for, consumers. They should also consider legislation to give networks the right of access to sites. (Paragraph 136) 79 The Security of 5G
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Telecommunications (Security) Bill makes clear that providers are responsible for the security of their own networks and services. As such, we expect the cost of ensuring adequate security to be met by individual providers. We remain committed to working with industry to ensure a proportionate approach to implementing the details of the strengthened security framework that will determine the scale of impacts. The Minister for Digital Infrastructure has already announced that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sports (DCMS) will be consulting on whether further changes to the domestic Electronic Communications Code are needed to address access to land issues and make it cheaper and easier for networks to be deployed, maintained and upgraded. vendors and consultation will take place in due course. DCMS and the Cabinet Office are progressing initiatives to ensure that public sector landlords (including government departments and local authorities) work collaboratively with the digital sector to provide access to public sector land, buildings and other assets.