BT and Vodafone told to stock up on Huawei kit over US sanctions

June 20, 2020   |   Referencing article published by theguardian.com
5G, Business, China, Huawei, UK-CHINA
Security officials fear UK telcos could run out of vital parts if US pressure disrupts supplies
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