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The government is yet to clear applications for equipment, which have to be certified “trusted source” and “trusted product”

Without certification, the

gear maker can neither import nor manufacture the equipment

Gear makers have approached the DOT

and have asked telcos on whose behalf they are taking the security clearance in pushing the government

Companies like Huawei

are in the process of asking for clearance for some of their 5G equipment

Telecom gear makers say

such delays could lead to further delay in 5G roll-out