FCC expands ban on Chinese telecom and surveillance equipment to include older models
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its 2022 ban on Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment to include older models, not just new ones. The ban covers equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, citing US national security risks. The expanded restrictions will take effect in early July.
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bskyFCC expands ban on Chinese telecom and surveillance equipment to include older modelsbusinessday.co.zaKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday said it will ban the import of more equipment from a group of Chinese manufacturers, the latest move by Washington to crack down on Chinese-made electronic gear.
The move expands an FCC ban imposed in 2022 on new models of telecommunications and video surveillance equipment made by Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, citing US national security risks.
The ban now includes old models, not just those designed starting in late 2022, of equipment used for 'public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance'
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