Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Category Expansion
FCC adds foreign-produced routers as a broad category to the list.
Initial List
FCC publishes the first 'Covered List' featuring Huawei, ZTE, and others.
Act Passed
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act signed into law.
The Federal Communications Commission has officially expanded its 'Covered List' to include routers produced in specific foreign countries, citing unacceptable national security risks. This regulatory shift moves beyond entity-specific bans to a broader category-based restriction that will force a massive audit of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure.
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