Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 20) — The country’s major telecommunication companies on Monday downplayed the trade ban imposed by the United States on Chinese tech giant Huawei, as they continue monitoring developments on the issue.
In its latest blow against the Asian giant amid their escalating trade war, the U.S. last week barred American companies from selling to Huawei sans a U.S. government license.
Huawei, the world’s biggest telecommunications equipment supplier and second top smartphone seller, use key components from a number of American companies for its devices, according to a report by CNN.
PLDT, Inc. and Globe Telecom, Inc. issued separate statements assuring their users that the blacklisting will not affect their network services.
“PLDT and Smart will work closely with Huawei in addressing concerns regarding future firmware and software updates for phones, pocket Wifi units, and other devices,” Pangilinan-led PLDT said.
Ayala’s Globe, meanwhile, said it has “received assurance from Huawei that the company will continue to provide security updates and after sales services to its device users using the Globe network.”
The rival companies vowed to keep their subscribers updated should the blacklisting pose negative impact on their services.
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