China's Huawei technology has asked India to decide whether it can join the development of 5G technology in the country. Huawei says he answered all the questions he had asked. "Policy and standards for industry and India will provide a security benefit," J. Chen, chief executive of Huawei India, told ET. It's time for the telecom department to decide, "he said, adding that Huawei has answered all questions asked by the Telecom Department (DoT). However, the issue does not have an opinion at DoT. In view of the sensitive diplomatic relations between India and China, the issue is not only of technology and security but also of geopolitical importance.

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Some officials who regard DoT say the country cannot depend on only two telecom equipment suppliers-Nokia and Ericsson-. He says there are risks from European companies too. These officials believe that Huawei should be allowed to join the 5G trial. Another section of officials believes that China's telecom equipment companies are a serious threat to the country's security as they are obliged to provide information to the government there under China's law. The Chinese company has risen to scrutiny around the world after it put the US Huawei on the blacklist. However, Huawei says its 5G network technology is safe. The Government of India wants to take a decision soon. Indian telecom companies Vodafone idea and Bharti Airtel have also asked DoT to clarify whether they should enter into a partnership with Huawei for a field trial of 5G.

For your information, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Monday that the Hurriyet issue needs to be seen from technology as well as a security perspective. The country will auction the 5G spectrum by the end of this year. The field trial for 5G is also expected to happen soon. "The auction could be as per the new government's schedule," said Chen of Huahe. I believe it should not waste much time. '

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