FCC 22-84 Bans Authorizations for Devices That Pose National Security Threat

On November 25, 2022, the FCC released FCC 22-84, a Report and Order, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on “Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program.”

In the Report and Order portion of FCC 22-84, the Commission adopted new FCC requirements to protect the nation’s networks and supply chains from equipment (“covered” equipment) that poses an unacceptable risk to national security or the safety of U.S. persons.