The US government wants to block more Chinese telecom gear from critical infrastructure

The US communications regulator wants to tighten rules on equipment from companies deemed national security threats. This means it will be harder to use or sell telecom gear from certain foreign companies in US critical infrastructure.

The US government has been trying to remove telecom equipment from specific foreign companies, mainly Chinese, from its networks for years. This proposal aims to close loopholes that still allow some of that equipment into critical systems. It means companies building or maintaining essential infrastructure will have fewer choices for their communications hardware.