The United States officially bans Chinese telecom equipment

The US telecommunications regulator (FCC) announced Friday a ban on telecom equipment and services provided by nearly half a dozen Chinese companies, including equipment manufacturers Huawei and ZTE.

The decree targets companies deemed to pose a threat to U.S. national security and concerns the sale of any new product on American soil, by no longer allowing the granting of marketing authorization.

In addition to Huawei and ZTE, which have been subject to similar regulations in the past, the regulations also affect Dahua and Hikvision, which supply video surveillance equipment, and Hytera, which specializes in radio equipment. Products already authorized by the FCC will, however, remain authorized for the time being.

“These new rules represent an important part of the actions taken to protect the American people from national security threats involving telecommunications equipment,” said FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel. The regulator is also considering reviewing previously granted authorizations and the procedures for revising announced bans .

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