**UK to Ban Huawei from Its 5G Network**.
**By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent**.
**Published 14 July 2020**.
**Washington (CNN)** – The United Kingdom is set to ban Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its 5G network, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision..
The move, which is expected to be announced as early as Tuesday, is a major blow to Huawei, which has been a major player in the development of 5G technology..
The UK government has been under pressure from the United States to ban Huawei, which US officials say is a security risk. The US has accused Huawei of having close ties to the Chinese government and of being a potential conduit for espionage..
Huawei has denied these accusations, and has said that it is a private company that is not controlled by the Chinese government..
The UK decision is a significant victory for the US, which has been pushing its allies to ban Huawei from their 5G networks. The US has argued that Huawei’s technology could be used by the Chinese government to spy on other countries..
The UK ban is likely to have a ripple effect on other countries, which have been considering whether to ban Huawei from their 5G networks..
**What is 5G?**.
5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology. It is designed to be much faster than previous generations of wireless technology, and it is expected to revolutionize the way we use our mobile devices..
5G technology is expected to be used for a variety of applications, including:.
* Downloading movies and TV shows in seconds.
* Streaming video games without lag.
* Connecting self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles.
* Telemedicine and remote surgery.
**Why is Huawei a security risk?**.
The US has accused Huawei of having close ties to the Chinese government, and of being a potential conduit for espionage..
Huawei has denied these accusations, but there is some evidence to support them..
In 2019, the US Department of Justice charged Huawei with conspiring to violate US sanctions on Iran. Huawei has pleaded not guilty to these charges..
In addition, a report by the US National Intelligence Council found that Huawei has a .
