The decision not to fall in line with the Trump administration is being perceived as a significant blow to Washington’s efforts to stop Beijing from playing a central role in the next phase of the Internet.
India may soon join the list of some developed countries in rejecting the United States’ demand to ban Chinese network equipment maker Huawei from 5G network deployments. These countries have argued that the security risks can be managed by closely scrutinising Huawei and its software.
Stakeholders are currently awaiting an allotment of 5G trial spectrum from the Indian government.