Germany Considers Paying Telecom Operators to Replace Huawei Equipment with Taxpayer Funds

Germany is considering using public funds to replace Huawei equipment in telecom networks, potentially exceeding €2 billion in costs. The government may use defense or infrastructure money to pay telecom operators, such as Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefonica. This initiative raises concerns about taxpayer money and Germany's digital infrastructure lagging behind other European countries. The move aims to address security concerns over Huawei's ties to Beijing and the potential for spying.