Federal Communications Commission · Full chronicle and history

On October 29, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to prohibit Chinese laboratories from providing testing and certification for mobile phones, cameras, computers, and other electronic devices exported to the US. FCC Chair Carr stated that in 2025, 82% of such devices were tested in China, while US-based labs handled only about 4%. Previously, the ban only targeted labs owned or controlled by the Chinese government, but this action expands the scope to all Chinese laboratories.

The US Federal Communications Commission announced that it will hold a vote on October 29 on a proposal to prohibit laboratories in China from conducting conformity testing for electronic products sold to the United States. The new rules are expected to take effect by the end of 2028.

The US Federal Communications Commission announced on July 29 an update to its list of regulated equipment, bringing foreign-produced advanced robotic equipment and power inverters under its control.

On July 28, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission announced that it would bring foreign-produced new humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and smart photovoltaic inverters within the scope of national security restrictions, guarding against potential remote-control and critical-infrastructure intelligence risks.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has recommended banning the import and marketing of some foreign-managed military-grade drones, and plans to publish the recommendation before soliciting 30 days of public comment.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced that it has added Digital Systems Technology to its regulated list and rejected its application to operate international telecommunications business, because the company is affiliated with Chinese telecommunications companies and is held by Chinese citizens.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed a 3-0 order to significantly strengthen regulation of undersea communication cables carrying international internet traffic, extending jurisdiction to operators of terminal equipment for undersea lines and establishing a fast-track approval process, provided national security standards are met.

On June 26, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced an expansion of import restrictions on Chinese technology equipment such as Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision and Dahua, bringing some previously approved older-model devices onto the ban list as well.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission passed the new regulation by a 3-0 vote, significantly strengthening oversight of submarine communication cables, extending jurisdiction to onshore terminal equipment, and establishing national security standards to expedite approvals.

The US Federal Communications Commission announced that it will remove toy drones from the regulatory list.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked the Section 214 operating authorization of China Telecom Americas.