FCC’s Chinese Tech Takedown: No More Sneaky Business in the USA!
The FCC is investigating whether Chinese telecommunications companies on the “Covered List” are sneakily conducting business in the US, despite being deemed national security threats. Chairman Brendan Carr insists the FCC won’t turn a blind eye, as they gather intel with letters and subpoenas to get to the bottom of this telecom conundrum.
Hot Take:
It looks like the FCC is playing a game of hide and seek with some Chinese tech titans. While these companies might be racking up frequent flier miles between the US and China, the FCC is hot on their trail, determined to ensure they’re not just playing peek-a-boo with national security. Next thing you know, they’ll be checking under the bed for ZTE phones!
Key Points:
- FCC is investigating if Chinese companies on the “Covered List” are still operating in the US.
- The “Covered List” includes nine companies like Huawei and ZTE, deemed national security risks.
- The investigation involves letters of inquiry and at least one subpoena.
- FCC is concerned these companies may be bypassing regulations via private or unregulated methods.
- Chairman Brendan Carr emphasizes the seriousness of the investigation.
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