U.S. Bans Chinese Telecom Equipment and Surveillance Cameras Over National Security Risk

[DLONG2]

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally announced it will no longer authorize electronic equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, deeming them an "unacceptable" national security threat.

Full article here: U.S. Bans Chinese Telecom Equipment and Surveillance Cameras Over National Security Risk

Another article I read stated that the ban applies to imports, not just to government installations. Wonder if it's possible order a camera or two before the spigot gets shut off.

 

[DLONG2]

On the WSJ, an article in part states:

"The rule change affects 10 companies already subject to other restrictions and prohibits them from marketing or importing new products. . . .

The FCC made its order public Friday. The latest order stops short of requiring U.S. equipment buyers to remove items they have previously purchased or stripping authorizations for electronics models that already exist."

 

[fenderman]

On the WSJ, an article in part states:

"The rule change affects 10 companies already subject to other restrictions and prohibits them from marketing or importing new products. . . .

The FCC made its order public Friday. The latest order stops short of requiring U.S. equipment buyers to remove items they have previously purchased or stripping authorizations for electronics models that already exist."

See here, US bans approval of new technology from China's Huawei and ZTE for 'national security
It its a very limited "ban". Has nothing to do with security.