The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated investigations into several Chinese technology and telecommunications companies, including Huawei Technologies, ZTE, Hangzhou Hikvision, China Mobile, and China Telecom, to assess whether they are circumventing U.S. restrictions.
These companies are listed on the FCC’s “Covered List,” identifying entities whose equipment and services are deemed threats to U.S. national security. Despite their inclusion, there are concerns that some may still be operating within the United States, potentially exploiting regulatory loopholes or engaging in unregulated activities.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has indicated that the commission has issued Letters of Inquiry and at least one subpoena to these companies, seeking detailed information about their U.S. operations and any collaborations with other firms that might facilitate the evasion of U.S. restrictions.
This investigation underscores the FCC’s commitment to safeguarding U.S. telecommunications infrastructure from potential security threats posed by foreign entities. The commission aims to identify and address any regulatory gaps that could allow state-backed actors from adversarial nations to bypass existing U.S. rules
