FCC Bans Telecom Gear That Poses Security Threat

The FCC now prohibits communications equipment deemed to pose a national security risk from being authorized for importation or sale in the United States. This is the latest step by the Commission to protect telecom communications networks.  

The new rules apply to future generations of equipment identified on the Covered List published by the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. The Covered List includes communications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, and Dahua Technology (and their subsidiaries and affiliates).

“The FCC is committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrustworthy communications equipment is not authorized for use within our borders, and we are continuing that work here,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. “These new rules are an important part of our ongoing actions to protect the American people from national security threats involving telecommunications.”