Policy

The new FCC rule blocks authorization for any new devices containing “smart” components made by flagged entities.

Edited by Brad Randall, Broadband Communities

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules last Wednesday to close national security loopholes and restrict foreign tech components in electronic devices, according to an agency news release from July 22.

While the FCC previously banned finished products from companies on its “Covered List” of security threats, the new rule blocks authorization for any new devices containing “smart” components made by those flagged entities.

The agency is also requiring e-commerce platforms to display FCC identification numbers for certified electronics.

The move builds on the FCC’s “Operation Clean Carts” initiative, which has removed over 4 million unauthorized devices from online marketplaces, according to the FCC.

Some AI tools also assisted in the crafting of this report.

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