| Mark Schiefelbein/The Associated Press | | Canada will ban Huawei and ZTE from Canada’s 5G networks, federal ministers announced Thursday, stating that a national intelligence review concluded that the two Chinese companies pose potential security risks. | | Until this week, Canada was the only member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance – which also includes Australia, Britain, New Zealand and the United States – that had not yet banned or restricted the use of Huawei 5G mobile equipment. | | Canadian telecom companies that currently use Huawei and ZTE gear in their networks will have to remove it over a period of several years. ZTE, like Huawei, is a technology company that specializes in telecommunications equipment. | | The fifth generation of wireless technology promises faster speeds, lower lag time and a vast increase in the number of devices that can be connected, enabling new technologies ranging from remote surgeries to autonomous vehicles. |  | | | More stories below advertisement | | | | |
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