# EU proposal could give European telcos more time to phase out high-risk suppliers

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- Reuters, 2026-09-29 16:15 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/european-telcos-may-get-more-time-phase-out-high-risk-suppliers-under-eu-2026-09-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abbe40aa32b7800017a9a2b

> European mobile operators could be granted more time to remove equipment from suppliers classified as high risk under a proposal by EU governments seen by Reuters. The industry has said replacing the equipment could cost as much as 40 billion euros ($45 billion).