Vodafone’s Huawei Out‑Game: 200 Million Euros and a Five‑Year Road Map
When the UK government slapped a hammer on Huawei’s “core” network access, Vodafone was quick to point out the price tag of the clean‑up: roughly €200 million. The company plans to strip out Huawei’s gear over a five‑year span, clearing its central network that holds all the juicy customer data.
Other Networks Wading Through the Same Waters
- BT expects a hit of around £500 million over several years.
- EE foresees an even longer haul, citing a seven‑year process to ban Huawei from its own fabric.
Nick Read, Vodafone’s chief executive, summed up the verdict: “We’ve decided, following the EU toolbox and UK tightening, to pull Huawei out of the core. It’ll take about five years and cost ~€200 m.”
Big Picture: Growth, AI, and Cost‑Savings
Joe Healey, an analyst at The Share Centre, points out that while the industry still sees robust demand for data and global smartphone penetration, the shake‑up will dent some of the cutting‑edge gains. Nevertheless, Vodafone is riding the AI wave to boost efficiency and customer experience. The removal of Huawei, though, will create a temporary dent in those progress‑tracks.
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