# Europe's telecom operators warn Huawei ban could cost tens of billions more

> Huawei removal could cost Europe up to €40 billion, GSMA estimatesGSMA expects reduced competition to increase telecom equipment prices significantlyExperts disagree over the true financial impact of Huawei's removal…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/eus-huawei-purge-could-cost-taxpayers-a-staggering-eur40-billion-four-times-more-than-brussels-ever-admitted?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a65fbcdc6d273a7f1b75278)
- **Published:** 2026-07-26
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #huawei #5g
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