U.S. Department of Commerce

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Category Ban

    FCC adds foreign-produced routers as a broad category to the Covered List.

  2. List Expansion

    FCC adds Chinese state-owned carriers and Russian-based Kaspersky.

  3. Initial List

    FCC publishes first Covered List including Huawei and ZTE.

  4. Act Passed

    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 specific foreign countries to its 'Covered List,' citing unacceptable risks to national security. This regulatory expansion prohibits the use of federal subsidies for such equipment and signals a broader shift toward category-based supply chain restrictions.

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