London (CNN Business) Telefonica Germany says it plans to use Huawei equipment in its 5G network, enlisting the Chinese company even as a debate rages over whether its products pose a security risk.

The company's announcement on Wednesday reflects the urgent need for mobile operators to start work on the super-fast networks despite the lack of clear rulings from European governments on whether the gear is safe to use.

The German government has not excluded Huawei from 5G networks, instead saying earlier this year that it would establish security standards that must be met by all vendors.

Washington has alleged that Beijing could use Huawei products to spy on other nations. Huawei denies that its products pose a national security risk. The company did not respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.