Philippines' Globe Telecoms launches 5G service backed by Huawei equipment

Philippines' Globe Telecom Inc on Thursday launched Southeast Asia's first 5G broadband service, with embattled Huawei Technologies Co Ltd providing the equipment, a win for the Chinese firm despite cybersecurity worries from Western nations.The telecoms firm aims to offer high-speed internet to tens of thousands of homes and offices in key urban centers as part of its $1.2 billion capital spending this year, Alberto de Larrazabal, Globe's chief commercial officer, told reporters.Globe would use Huawei's equipment like radios and modems to deliver 5G quality broadband internet, he added. Huawei and Finland's Nokia were Globe's equipment providers for its 4G service.