The Federal Communications Commission has expanded its 2022 ban on Chinese telecommunications and surveillance equipment. The new rules, taking effect in early July 2026, now cover previously approved older models from five specific manufacturers.
The targeted companies are Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision and Dahua. The ban applies to equipment used in public safety, government facilities, critical infrastructure and other national security functions.
Huawei and ZTE are major telecommunications infrastructure providers. Hikvision and Dahua are the world's largest video surveillance equipment makers. Hytera produces radio communications systems.
The original 2022 FCC action was the first outright prohibition of equipment authorizations based on national security. US officials have argued the equipment could be used for espionage. The manufacturers and Chinese government have denied these allegations.
The move is part of a broader US-China tech conflict that includes export controls on semiconductors and restrictions on investment in Chinese AI and quantum computing firms. Organizations currently using the banned equipment face significant costs and logistical challenges to remove and replace it.
The compressed timeline to compliance indicates the FCC views the security risk as urgent.