US Bans Gear From China’s Huawei And ZTE Over Security Risk

US authorities announced a ban on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed an unacceptable risk to national security including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE. <br />Both firms have been on a roster of companies listed as a threat by the Federal Communications Commission and the new rules bar future authorizations of their equipment. <br />Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says the FCC is committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrustworthy communications equipment is not authorized for use within our borders. <br />The FCC says that it was also seeking comment on future action relating to existing authorizations.