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FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks

From CNA · () English

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  • The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to ban the sale of telecommunications equipment from Chinese firms deemed a national security risk.
  • The banned companies include Huawei and ZTE, whose products have previously been prohibited from government use.
  • This move aims to protect the U.S. communications network from potential threats.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a decisive step to block the sale of telecommunications equipment from Chinese companies identified as national security threats. The commission voted unanimously to prohibit the approval of new equipment authorizations from firms like Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp.

This latest action builds upon previous restrictions. The FCC had already banned the use of federal subsidies to purchase equipment from these companies and prohibited their gear from being used in U.S. government systems. The current vote extends these prohibitions to all new equipment seeking authorization for sale in the United States.

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel stated that the agency is committed to protecting the nation's communications networks. The decision targets equipment that poses an unacceptable risk to national security, aiming to ensure the integrity and security of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure.

We cannot have a trusted communications marketplace without untrustworthy vendors.

— Jessica RosenworcelFCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel explaining the rationale behind the ban.
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