Catenaa, Friday, October 30, 2025- The United States has moved to further restrict telecommunications equipment made by Chinese firms flagged as national security risks, expanding its long-running effort to curb Beijing’s access to US technology networks.
The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to block new authorizations for devices using components from companies on its “Covered List.”
The ruling also allows the agency to bar previously approved equipment in certain cases, closing what it described as potential loopholes in US network defenses.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the new measures target vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign adversaries. The list includes Huawei, ZTE, China Mobile, China Telecom, Hikvision, and Dahua Technology.
Earlier this month, Carr said millions of unauthorized Chinese electronics, such as home security cameras and smartwatches, had been removed from major US retail sites as part of the crackdown.
Hikvision criticized the decision, saying the order lacked product-specific evidence and would harm small US businesses relying on existing security systems.
The FCC has recently increased enforcement actions tied to national security. It is moving to revoke the US operating authority of Hong Kong carrier HKT and has begun proceedings against several China-linked firms and test labs.
The ruling marks another escalation in Washington’s tightening control over Chinese technology, emphasizing concerns about surveillance, data access, and supply chain integrity.
