US warns Germany over use of 'untrusted vendors' in 5G network

[nitpicker]

https://www.dw.com/en/us-warns-germany-over-use-of-untrusted-vendors-in-5g-network/a-47863162

US warns Germany over use of 'untrusted vendors' in 5G network

Date 11.03.2019

The United States on Monday warned Germany that sensitive communications could be compromised if "untrusted vendors" were used within its 5G telecom infrastructure, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

US Ambassador Richard A. Grenell wrote to German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier on Friday, saying the participation of Huawei or other Chinese equipment vendors in the 5G project would mean the "US won't be able to maintain the same level of cooperation with German security agencies," WSJ reported.

"To the extent there are untrusted vendors in the networks of an ally, that could raise future questions about the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive communications within that country, as well as between that country and its allies," a US embassy spokesman said.

"This could in the future jeopardize nimble cooperation and some sharing of information. We are engaging intensively with our allies on how to secure our telecommunications networks to ensure continued interoperability," he added.
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[JustAnotherGen]

1. I don't doubt their knowledge

I remember the chaos of the concern when I was at VZW HQ.

But -

To the extent there are untrusted vendors in the networks of an ally, that could raise future questions about the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive communications within that country, as well as between that country and its allies," a US embassy spokesman said.

The Ambassador DOES realize that they are already not trusting the confidentiality with the U.S. because of Motor Mouth Traitor - right?

[Voltaire2]

2. Only our backdoors are allowed.