FCC on the prowl for Huawei and other blocked Chinese makers in America

The FCC has initiated inquiries and at least one subpoena into Chinese vendors on its Covered List—such as Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Dahua, and others—over suspected attempts to bypass U.S. restrictions by operating privately or through partners, with the goal of identifying ongoing activities and closing loopholes. The move follows prior sanctions and broader efforts to urge allies to remove Chinese telecom gear, while U.S. networks face delays in stripping out such equipment due to funding shortfalls.