SoftBank ( SFTBY ), which runs Japan's third largest wireless network, said Thursday it is considering stripping out Huawei equipment, a potentially complex and expensive move. A final decision hasn't been taken yet, a SoftBank spokesman told CNN without giving a reason for the review of Huawei equipment. It would also order gear for its planned 5G network from the European suppliers instead of Huawei, according to the Nikkei report. SoftBank, Japan's third largest wireless network provider, is considering removing Huawei equipment from its networks. Last week, UK telecoms group BT ( BT ) said it would not buy equipment from Huawei for the core of its 5G wireless network.

Source: CNN December 13, 2018 12:11 UTC