German regulator reclassifies radio access network as 'critical'

Germany's regulator is reclassifying the radio access network as a 'critical' element, a move that could force operators to replace Huawei gear. It makes Germany's refusal to ban the vendor harder to explain.

• German regulator moves radio access network into 'critical' category
• Move could force operators to replace Huawei equipment
• Germany's refusal to ban Huawei gets harder to justify