Re: FCC Proposes Ban on Devices Deemed a Threat to National Security

[Brandon Svec via NANOG <nanog () nanog org>]

I haven't listened yet, but this seems interesting and relevant:
https://pca.st/episode/6c78d419-4414-4b95-8107-057effc20478

"In this edition of the Communicators, Andy Purdy, Chief Security Officer
of Huawei Technologies USA, discussed how the Biden Administration's tech
policies may present new opportunities for Huawei, including 5G, innovation
and connectivity in the United States as U.S.-China relations evolve. He
also discussed the bans, past controversies and concerns about Huawei
products in the U.S."
*Brandon*



On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 2:41 PM Sean Donelan <sean () donelan com> wrote:

> FCC will vote July 13 to put "finishing touches" on the proposed
> $1.9-billion program to subsidize removal of Huawei and ZTE gear from U.S.
> wireless networks.
>
> https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/notes/2021/06/21/july-open-meeting-agenda
>
> On Thu, 17 Jun 2021, Sean Donelan wrote:
> > Today, June 17, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission voted to
> request
> > comments on proposed rules that would protect against national security
> > threats to the communications supply chain through the equipment
> > authorization and competitive bidding programs.