United States: New FCC Covered List Updates
Foreign Origin Restrictions in FCC Covered List Updates The 2026 regulatory updates mark a fundamental pivot in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) methodology for securing the U.S. telecommunications supply chain. Historically, compliance efforts relied on “entity-based” blacklisting targeting specific corporate actors like Huawei and ZTE. However, under the 2026 updates to the Covered List, authorized […]
United States FCC Router Restrictions Update
The latest FCC router restrictions mark a significant shift in U.S. regulatory policy affecting market access for networking equipment. Announced on March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its Covered List to include routers produced outside the United States. This development introduces new compliance challenges while also offering a temporary pathway for […]