Note that this isn't about kicking Huawei out of the existing network deployments (2G where it still exists, 3G & 4G/LTE). This is about not letting Huawei comp

Note that this isn't about kicking Huawei out of the existing network deployments (2G where it still exists, 3G & 4G/LTE). This is about not letting Huawei compete for 5G network infrastructure bids. I understand the national security concerns, but it should be noted that real incremental costs will be incurred if Canada agrees, especially for Canadian carriers who already have Huawei RAN[1], Packet Core[2] or GiLAN[3] (or worse, an entirely E2E bundled deal) infrastructure in place servicing their current needs. Huawei almost always has the lowest RFP bid prices, and through a combination of factors generally ends up on most RFx vendor short-lists. Their success is undeniable, and scares many. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_access_network https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_access_network [2] http://www.3gpp.org/technologies/keywords-acronyms/100-the-evolved-packet-core http://www.3gpp.org/technologies/keywords-acronyms/100-the-e... [3] https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/reference_architectures/2017/html/deploying_mobile_networks_using_network_functions_virtualization/background#gilan https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/reference_arch...