Huawei claims 5G ban will cost Australia $11.9b

Paul SmithTechnology editor

Jan 20, 2020 – 12.00am

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A report commissioned by Chinese telecommunications company Huawei has found its ban from providing equipment to 5G networks in Australia will cost $11.9 billion in lost GDP gains by 2035.

The study is the latest move from Huawei to gain public and political support for a relaxing of restrictions against it regarding 5G, which were put in place in 2018 due to fears related to national cyber security. It was similarly banned from involvement in Australia's national broadband network in 2012.

Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy.