Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program

Per the Federal Register, the FCC is proposing broad new rules to tighten security in the communications equipment market. The measures include requiring manufacturers to disclose hardware and software components, restricting certain foreign-linked parts, mandating that a U.S. entity take liability for certified devices, and imposing term limits on equipment authorizations. The FCC is now soliciting public comment before finalizing these proposals.

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