# Federal Communications Commission

Type: government agency

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-23**: Category Ban — FCC adds foreign-produced routers as a broad category to the Covered List.
- **2022-09-20**: List Expansion — FCC adds Chinese state-owned carriers and Russian-based Kaspersky.
- **2021-03-12**: Initial List — FCC publishes first Covered List including Huawei and ZTE.
- **2019-03-12**: Act Passed — Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act is signed into law.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### FCC Expands Covered List to Include Foreign-Produced Routers
2026-03-23 23:10:23 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Federal Communications Commission has officially added routers manufactured in specific foreign countries to its 'Covered List,' citing unacceptable risks to national security. This regulatory expansion prohibits the use of federal subsidies for such equipment and signals a broader shift toward category-based supply chain restrictions.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/fcc-covered-list-foreign-routers-expansion

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