Federal Register #2026-09190

FCC Proposed Rule to Exclude National Security Threat Entities from Domestic Telecommunications Services

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding national security in telecommunications services. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Scope of Rulemaking: - Proposes to exclude entities on the Covered List (those deemed national security threats) from providing domestic interstate telecommunications services under section 214 of the Communications Act - Suggests revoking blanket section 214 authority for these entities - Requires affected entities to submit individual applications for FCC and Executive Branch review - Seeks comments on: - Processes for revocation of authority - Prohibitions on interconnection with excluded entities - Potential changes to unlicensed wireless operation rules to enhance network security - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are mentioned - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity - The FCC is the sole agency involved

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes a rule to exclude entities on the Covered List, which pose national security risks, from providing domestic interstate telecommunications services under section 214 of the Communications Act. The proposal includes revoking blanket domestic section 214 authority for such entities and requiring individual applications for approval. The FCC seeks comments on the process for revocation, interconnection prohibitions with excluded entities, and potential modifications to unlicensed wireless operation rules to enhance national security. The rule aims to protect U.S. telecommunications networks from threats posed by certain foreign-controlled entities.

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