UK lawmakers warn Huawei 5G may need to be banned earlier

 A committee of British lawmakers is urging government to consider banning Chinese techlogy giant Huawei from next-generation mobile phone networks two years earlier than planned.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government in July blocked Huawei from having any role in building country's new 5G networks, amid security concerns fueled by rising tensions between Beijing and Western powers. British wireless carriers are prohibited from buying Huawei network equipment but have until 2027 to remove Huawei gear y've already installed in new networks.

Parliament's defense committee said in its report released Thursday on 5G security that while 2027 deadline was sensible to avoid signal blackouts, delays and extra costs, it warned that government might have to act faster.

“Should pressure from allies for a speedier removal continue or should China’s threats and global position change so significantly to warrant it, Government should consider wher a removal by 2025 is feasible and ecomically viable," report said. “Clearly se restrictions will delay 5G rollout and ecomically dam U.K. and mobile network operators."

report also accused Huawei of colluding with China's communist party though it didn't go into details. company denied accusations, which were based on testimony from witnesses about its ownership and financing.

“This report lacks credibility, as it is built on opinion rar than fact,” Huawei said in a statement. "We’re sure people will see through se accusations of collusion and remember instead what Huawei has delivered for Britain over past 20 years.”

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