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UK telecommunications
28 January 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the UK's telecom security regime and supply chain diversification following the Telecoms Supply Chain Review.
Action Requested
The Government intends to legislate to introduce a comprehensive telecom security regime overseen by Ofcom and will work towards market diversification by attracting new vendors, supporting disruptive entrants, and promoting open standards. Restrictions on high-risk vendors are proposed based on detailed criteria published by the National Cyber Security Centre.
Key Facts
- The Telecoms Supply Chain Review was laid before Parliament in July 2019.
- High risk vendors will be excluded from safety related networks in Critical National Infrastructure and security critical network functions.
- A cap of up to 35% minority presence is set for high-risk vendors in other network functions, with tight restrictions including exclusions from sensitive geographic locations.
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