<p>The European Commission warned on Thursday (June 15) that Chinese telecom giants Huwaei and ZTE pose a risk to the European Union's security. It announced that it will no longer use services that rely on the companies.</p>

<p>"The commission considers that Huawei and ZTE represent in fact materially higher risks than other 5G suppliers," the EU's executive arm said in a statement.</p>

<p>The European Commission added that it "will take relevant security measures so as not to procure new connectivity services that rely on equipment from those suppliers".</p>

<p>Thierry Breton, the EU's internal market Commissioner appealed 27-member states and telecom operators to exclude equipment&nbsp;from these companies from their mobile networks.</p>

<p>"We cannot afford to maintain critical dependencies that could become a 'weapon' against our interests. That would be too critical a vulnerability and too serious a risk to our common security," Breton said during a press conference in Brussels.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | European Union Parliament passes world's first law on A-I rules</strong></p>

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<p>Some 24 EU member states have adopted the rules or are laying down the groundwork to give national authorities the power&nbsp;to issue restrictions, the commission said.</p>

<p>Breton, however, said that only 10 members had used the rules to restrict or exclude high-risk vendors. He did not name the countries.</p>

<p>"This is too slow, and it poses a major security risk and exposes the union's collective security, since it creates a major dependency for the EU and serious vulnerabilities," he said.</p>

<p>The move has come three years after European Commission introduced strict 5G rules. The rules however, did not include an outright ban on any particular supplier and it did not name Huawei.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-parliament-votes-in-favour-of-regulating-use-of-ai-across-bloc-604527">European Parliament votes in favour of regulating use of AI across bloc</a></strong></p>

<p>Thursday's announcement therefore marks a departure for the bloc and represents the EU's increasingly tougher line on China, while maintaining ties with Beijing.</p>

<h2><strong>US pressure</strong></h2>

<p>The United States has put pressure on Europe to exclude the companies over national security concerns and last year issued a ban on the import or sale of communications equipment from Chinese companies including Huawei and ZTE.</p>

<p>Washington has previously expressed fears that Huawei equipment could be compromised by Chinese intelligence.</p>

<p>Britain has also blocked Huawei's involvement in the roll-out of its 5G telecoms network.</p>

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The European Commission warned on Thursday (June 15) that Chinese telecom giants Huwaei and ZTE pose a risk to the European Union's security. It announced that it will no longer use services that rely on the companies.

The European Commission warned on Thursday (June 15) that Chinese telecom giants Huwaei and ZTE pose a risk to the European Union's security. It announced that it will no longer use services that rely on the companies. "The commission considers that Huawei and ZTE represent in fact materially higher risks than other 5G suppliers," the EU's executive arm said in a statement. The European Commission added that it "will take relevant security measures so as not to procure new connectivity services that rely on equipment from those suppliers". Thierry Breton, the EU's internal market Commissioner appealed 27-member states and telecom operators to exclude equipment from these companies from their mobile networks. "We cannot afford to maintain critical dependencies that could become a 'weapon' against our interests. That would be too critical a vulnerability and too serious a risk to our common security," Breton said during a press conference in Brussels. Watch | European Union Parliament passes world's first law on A-I rules × Some 24 EU member states have adopted the rules or are laying down the groundwork to give national authorities the power to issue restrictions, the commission said. Breton, however, said that only 10 members had used the rules to restrict or exclude high-risk vendors. He did not name the countries. "This is too slow, and it poses a major security risk and exposes the union's collective security, since it creates a major dependency for the EU and serious vulnerabilities," he said. The move has come three years after European Commission introduced strict 5G rules. The rules however, did not include an outright ban on any particular supplier and it did not name Huawei. Also Read | European Parliament votes in favour of regulating use of AI across bloc Thursday's announcement therefore marks a departure for the bloc and represents the EU's increasingly tougher line on China, while maintaining ties with Beijing. US pressure The United States has put pressure on Europe to exclude the companies over national security concerns and last year issued a ban on the import or sale of communications equipment from Chinese companies including Huawei and ZTE. Washington has previously expressed fears that Huawei equipment could be compromised by Chinese intelligence. Britain has also blocked Huawei's involvement in the roll-out of its 5G telecoms network. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Chinese telecom giants Huawei, ZTE pose risk to EU security, says European Commission

<p>On the occasion of the 51st National Day of the UAE, the nation's telecom giants Etisalat and Du are providing free 51GB of data to users. Many companies in the UAE have created unique discounts and offers for their clients in honour of the country's 51st National Day. Deals from hotels, restaurants, communication providers, airlines, and other companies are included in this.</p>

<h2><strong>Etisalat announcement for UAE National Day 2022</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Customers who are UAE citizens will receive 51GB of data for free, according to the company. This deal has been available since December 1 and is still available.</p>

<h2><strong>Du declares free data for telecom users&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>For its consumer and business clients, Du, the second telecom provider, has also offered a free seven-day national data allocation of 51GB, provided that users take advantage of the offer by no later than December 5. Postpaid consumers will need to opt-in via digital channels including the DuApp and MyAccount, according to the corporation. Additionally, the promotion is open to all prepaid consumers who recharge for Dh30 or more, as well as corporate clients who recharge for Dh25 or more. A 50% discount is also available to home consumers on a few VOD titles.</p>


On the occasion of the 51st National Day of the UAE, the nation's telecom giants Etisalat and Du are providing free 51GB of data to users. Many companies in the UAE have created unique discounts and offers for their clients in honour of the country's 51st National Day.

On the occasion of the 51st National Day of the UAE, the nation's telecom giants Etisalat and Du are providing free 51GB of data to users. Many companies in the UAE have created unique discounts and offers for their clients in honour of the country's 51st National Day. Deals from hotels, restaurants, communication providers, airlines, and other companies are included in this. Etisalat announcement for UAE National Day 2022 Customers who are UAE citizens will receive 51GB of data for free, according to the company. This deal has been available since December 1 and is still available. Du declares free data for telecom users For its consumer and business clients, Du, the second telecom provider, has also offered a free seven-day national data allocation of 51GB, provided that users take advantage of the offer by no later than December 5. Postpaid consumers will need to opt-in via digital channels including the DuApp and MyAccount, according to the corporation. Additionally, the promotion is open to all prepaid consumers who recharge for Dh30 or more, as well as corporate clients who recharge for Dh25 or more. A 50% discount is also available to home consumers on a few VOD titles.

UAE National Day 2022: Telecom giants Etisalat & Du offer 51GB data free on the special event

India's telecom sector is facing a huge financial crisis in trying to pay thousands of crores in dues. The Supreme Court has lashed out at telecom giants for non-payment and declared that no re-evaluation of dues will be allowed. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Legal trouble for India's telecom sector

Telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea received a setback from the Supreme Court on Thursday, rejecting its plea, seeking a review of its earlier order to pay ₹ 92,000 crores till 23 January.

Supreme Court rejects plea of telecom giants, to review over order for paying Rs 92K Cr to govt

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