Universal Service Fund

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Router Category Added

    FCC officially adds foreign-produced routers to the Covered List.

  2. Expansion to Services

    FCC adds Russian and Chinese telecom services to the list.

  3. Initial Covered List

    FCC publishes the first list including Huawei, ZTE, and others.

  4. Secure Networks Act

    The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act is signed into law.

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FCC Expands Covered List to Include Foreign-Produced Routers

The Federal Communications Commission has officially added routers manufactured in foreign countries to its list of equipment deemed a threat to national security. This regulatory move prohibits the use of federal subsidies to purchase or maintain these devices, signaling a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to secure domestic network infrastructure.

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