Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Bans Equipment Authorizations for Chinese Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment Deemed to Pose a Threat to National Security

Excerpt:  “The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules prohibiting communications equipment deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security from being authorized for importation or sale in the United States. This is the latest step by the Commission to protect our nation’s communications networks. …  ‘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 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.'”