Telecom Italia looking to drop Huawei from Italy 5G network: sources

By Elvira Pollina and Supantha Mukherjee
FILE PHOTO Telecom Italia new logo is seen at the headquarter in Rozzano neighbourhood of Milan Italy May 25 2016. REUTERSStefano Rellandini

FILE PHOTO: Telecom Italia new logo is seen at the headquarter in Rozzano neighbourhood of Milan, Italy, May 25, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia is looking to cancel a contract with Huawei for supplying equipment to build part of the telecom firm's 5G network in Italy, three sources close to the matter said on Thursday.

Losing 5G work from Telecom Italia, one of Huawei's biggest clients in Europe, would be a blow to the Chinese technology giant, which has already lost some business to rivals Nokia and Ericsson.

Subscribe now and get 30% off The Star Yearly Plan

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.


Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Others Also Read

GREENER HORIZONS
STARPICKS

GREENER HORIZONS

Grilling meats may not bring down cancer risk
Nutrition37m ago

Grilling meats may not bring down cancer risk

INTERACTIVE: Study calls for 80% hike in cigarette prices
starplus28 Jul 2025

INTERACTIVE: Study calls for 80% hike in cigarette prices

Shock exit as Syafiq, Nurqayyum slip behind SEA Games rivals at worlds
Diving41m ago

Shock exit as Syafiq, Nurqayyum slip behind SEA Games rivals at worlds

Mirabel wins first pro title with nine-stroke victory in Pahang
Golf42m ago

Mirabel wins first pro title with nine-stroke victory in Pahang

Modern day hijab styling is a statement of one’s identity, faith and fashion
Fashion1h ago

Modern day hijab styling is a statement of one’s identity, faith and fashion

13MP outlines five strategies to build nation state, says Economy Ministry
Nation1h ago

13MP outlines five strategies to build nation state, says Economy Ministry

Paramount buys Penang land for RM57.8mil, plans RM744mil GDV project
Property1h ago

Paramount buys Penang land for RM57.8mil, plans RM744mil GDV project

Hong Kong dancer Mo Li sues 12 parties for damages over Mirror concert accident
AseanPlus News1h ago

Hong Kong dancer Mo Li sues 12 parties for damages over Mirror concert accident

Rugby-Lions look to history, Wallabies to pride in series finale
Rugby1h ago

Rugby-Lions look to history, Wallabies to pride in series finale

Ringgit ends lower against US dollar as Fed holds interest rate steady
Forex1h ago

Ringgit ends lower against US dollar as Fed holds interest rate steady

Prayers answered as Arif-Roy King get golden ticket to Paris
Badminton1h ago

Prayers answered as Arif-Roy King get golden ticket to Paris

Load more

Copyright © 1995- 2025 Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a subscriber? Log In