EU alternatives to ZTE
4 non-Chinese options for buyers in the European Union. See the ZTE profile.
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Regulatory context in the European Union
- National 5G security rules — German mobile operators must have no critical Huawei or ZTE components in their 5G core networks by the end of 2026, and replace critical functions of Huawei and ZTE network-management systems in access and transport networks by the end of 2029. Base-station hardware is not covered. Source
- National 5G security rules — Swedish operators using the 3.5 GHz and 2.3 GHz 5G bands may not use Huawei or ZTE products in central network functions; existing ones had to be removed by 1 January 2025. The 1800 MHz licences from 2028 carry the same condition. Source
Ericsson
Sweden
Alternative to ZTE
Telecom network equipment
- EU-based (Sweden)
- ⚠ ZTE: National 5G security rules
- Enterprise sales only
Nokia
Finland
Alternative to ZTE
Telecom network equipment
- EU-based (Finland)
- ⚠ ZTE: National 5G security rules
- Enterprise sales only
Samsung Networks
South Korea
Alternative to ZTE
5G RAN, vRAN/Open RAN and core network equipment for operators
- 5G RAN / Open RAN
- ⚠ ZTE: National 5G security rules
- Enterprise sales only
Cisco
United States
Alternative to ZTE
Carrier and enterprise routing, switching and optical networking
- IP routing and switching
- ⚠ ZTE: National 5G security rules
- Enterprise sales only