The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States plans to tighten sanctions against Chinese
What is known
The regulator intends to completely ban the saleany telecommunications equipment from Huawei and ZTE, along with video surveillance systems from three more companies from China. Like previous sanctions, the new restrictions are introduced to ensure the national security of the United States.
The draft order was submitted in early OctoberJessika Rosenworcel, head of the FCC. There should be a vote soon. The new ban will mark the first time that a US regulator has completely banned the sale of equipment due to a threat to the country's national security.
As regards the aforementioned system manufacturersvideo surveillance, we are talking about Hikvision, Hytera Communications Corporation and Dahua Technology Company. The ban applies to new equipment. In doing so, companies will be able to sell devices that have already been approved by US regulators.