Policy · 1h ago
EU's Huawei removal may cost €40B, far exceeding official estimates
The GSMA estimates that removing Huawei equipment from European networks could cost €40 billion, four times more than the European Commission's projections. The cost discrepancy stems from disagreements over replacement expenses and infrastructure challenges. This financial burden would ultimately fall on taxpayers across the EU.
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The Commission's underestimation of costs raises questions about the feasibility and transparency of the Huawei purge, which may face political and economic pushback.
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