# Federal Communications Commission

Type: government agency

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/federal-communications-commission-government-agency
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## Timeline

- **2027-01-01**: Manufacturing Review — Department of Commerce to assess the progress of domestic manufacturing ramp-up.
- **2026-06-01**: Compliance Deadline — ISPs and retailers must prove domestic origin for all new hardware inventory.
- **2026-04-15**: Customs Enforcement Begins — CBP begins blocking new shipments of foreign-made networking hardware at ports of entry.
- **2026-03-24**: Ban Announced — Trump administration issues executive order banning foreign-made router imports.
- **2026-03-23**: Router Expansion — FCC issues Public Notice DA-26-278A1, expanding the list to include routers based on geographic origin.
- **2021-03-12**: Initial Covered List — FCC publishes the first list, including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua.
- **2019-03-12**: Secure Networks Act — The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act is signed into law, establishing the framework for the Covered List.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Trump Administration Bans Foreign Router Imports Over Security Risks
2026-03-24 19:31:29 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping ban on the importation of new foreign-made routers, citing critical national security and supply chain vulnerabilities. This move aims to force a shift toward domestic manufacturing for essential networking hardware and mitigate risks of foreign surveillance.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/trump-administration-foreign-router-ban-security-supply-chain

### FCC Expands Covered List to Include Foreign-Produced Networking Routers
2026-03-23 23:09:47 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Federal Communications Commission has officially expanded its 'Covered List' to include routers produced in specific foreign countries, citing unacceptable national security risks. This regulatory shift forces a massive procurement audit for U.S. telecommunications providers and logistics firms handling networking infrastructure.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/fcc-covered-list-foreign-routers-regulation

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