华为在伦敦发布首款5g电话
Chinese telecom giant Huawei prepares to launch its first commercial 5G phone in London on Thursday.
华为计划周四在伦敦发布首款5G商用电话。
That comes as the company deals with questions over whether it should be allowed to provide 5G technology in the UK – a controversy that cost the British defense minister his job.
5G is one of the biggest mobile trends for 2019. Carriers around the world are starting to roll out their next-generation mobile networks with tech that promises more possibilities for smart homes, autonomous vehicles and more. For phones, it means faster, steadier Internet connections.
But who is going to be allowed to build core parts of the network is a hot topic. While Huawei is in the mix, there are security concerns about the company's alleged ties to China's government.
A report from independent organization Oxford Economics showcases the prosperity side of the agenda. It shows that Huawei directly contributed around 300 million dollars to the UK economy in 2018 and now supports 26,000 jobs.