BT Group PLC Initial assessment of revised policy on Huawei (9996S)
14 Luglio 2020 - 6:03PM
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BT Group PLC
14 July 2020
14 July 2020
BT's initial assessment of revised policy on Huawei in 5G
networks
In January, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media &
Sport ("DCMS") proposed restrictions on the use of Huawei equipment
in 5G and FTTP networks.
Today they have announced a revised set of proposals to remove
Huawei equipment from 5G communication networks in the UK by the
end of 2027, and consult on the future use of Huawei in FTTP
networks.
In light of this, BT Group plc ("BT") announces its initial
assessment of the financial impact of these revised proposals.
BT currently estimates that full compliance with these revised
proposals would require additional activity, both in removing and
replacing Huawei equipment from BT's existing mobile network, and
in excluding Huawei from the 5G network that BT continues to build.
However, now we have clarity on the timing, it is estimated that
these costs can be absorbed within BT's initial estimated
implementation cost of GBP500m, as announced by BT on 30 January
2020 in order to comply with the previous proposal by the National
Cyber Security Centre.
We will continue to work with relevant authorities as they
consult on the future procurement strategy for fixed networks.
Commenting on today's announcement, Philip Jansen, Chief
Executive, said
"The security of our networks is an absolute priority for BT.
Clearly this decision has logistical and cost implications for
communications providers in the UK market - however, we believe the
timescales outlined will allow us to make these changes without
impacting on the coverage or resilience of our existing networks.
It will also allow us to continue to rollout our 5G and full fibre
networks without a significant impact on the timescales we've
previously announced. Whilst we have provided our initial view on
the estimated impact today, we will continue to evaluate the
details of this decision thoroughly."
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About BT
BT Group is the UK's leading telecommunications and network
provider and a leading provider of global communications services
and solutions, serving customers in 180 countries. Its principal
activities in the UK include the provision of fixed voice, mobile,
broadband and TV (including Sport) and a range of products and
services over converged fixed and mobile networks to consumer,
business and public sector customers. For its global customers, BT
provides managed services, security and network and IT
infrastructure services to support their operations all over the
world. BT consists of four customer-facing units: Consumer,
Enterprise, Global and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Openreach,
which provides access network services to over 650 communications
provider customers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services
to homes and businesses across the UK.
For the year ended 31 March 2020, BT Group's reported revenue
was GBP22,905m with reported profit before taxation of
GBP2,353m.
British Telecommunications plc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of
the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock
Exchange.
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