FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to bar sales of devices in the U.S. that contain key hardware from Chinese companies deemed to be national security risks.

The U.S. telecom watchdog maintains a list of firms – including Chinese ‌telecom company ⁠Huawei and ⁠ZTE – whose equipment is barred for sale in the U.S. over national security concerns. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the agency would “fully close the component part loophole.”