Which countries have 5G?

Rollout of the high-speed wireless technology has caused controversy across the globe

5g mast fire
Engineer checks base of a 5G mast in Belgium following arson attack by opponents of the tech
(Image credit: Yorick Jansens/Belga/AFP via Getty Images)

The rollout of 5G across the UK has been a hot topic of debate since kicking off last year.

The introduction of the high-speed wireless technology has triggered controversies ranging from the role of Chinese firm Huawei in providing the infrastructure for the UK’s networks, to the spread of discredited conspiracy theories about links with the coronavirus pandemic.

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