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Japanese mobile carrier SoftBank has decided to replace the Huawei Technologies equipment in its 4G telecommunications network infrastructure with hardware made by Ericsson and Nokia, Nikkei reported.
The decision reflects rising security concerns over potential leaks of sensitive information, system shutdowns and other risks involved in using Chinese telecommunications equipment.
The hardware will be replaced over the next few years. SoftBank is the only telecom carrier in Japan that uses Huawei equipment, which is regarded as competitive in terms of both technology and price, for its base stations.