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FCC Honing In On Network Service Providers That Pose National Security Risks

FCC Honing In On Network Service Providers That Pose National Security Risks
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Photo: FCC.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is broadening its focus on suppliers that pose potential national security risks to U.S. networks to include service providers, not just equipment manufacturers, as the U.S. continues building out 5G network infrastructure. Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC’s acting chairwoman, said the agency plans to continuously update its new list of equipment providers that pose “unacceptable risk to national security” published in March, as it implements $1.9 billion in newly appropriated funds to help replace unsecure equipment.…

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