national security
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
"Rip-and-Replace" is the shorthand given to the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Program designed to fund the replacement of Chinese-manufactured electronic equipment from telecommunications networks.
national security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
FCC
The agency has been barring labs owned in part by the Chinese government from its equipment authorization program.
Rip and Replace
The FCC expects most participating carriers to finish replacing Chinese gear by early May 2026.
House Appropriations
Agency has reduced staff, trimmed budget in recent months.
Rip and Replace
The agency was authorized to borrow $3 billion from the Treasury to cover the shortfall.
national security
The agency's chairman alleged some of the firms were operating in the U.S.
Spectrum
The agency's first meeting with Chairman Brendan Carr at the helm is set for Feb. 27.
988 Lifeline
Biden FCC chairwoman reflected on four years of achievements.
Rip and Replace
The proceeds will pay back a $3 billion U.S. Treasury loan to shore up the Rip and Replace program.
Rip and Replace
A defense bill providing funding for the program was signed into law Dec. 23, 2024
Rip and Replace
It will now head to President Biden's desk.
Expert Opinion
Armed with the Chinese Communist Party’s monies and resources, they flooded our markets with equipment riddled with vulnerabilities.
Chips
About $500 million for tech hubs faces uncertain future in Republican-controlled House.
Rip and Replace
The defense bill would allow the FCC to borrow $3.08 billion from the U.S. Treasury within 90 days to finance rip and replace.
Rip and Replace
The FCC chairwoman told lawmakers half the participants reported being unable to finish work without more funding.
Brendan Carr
'We’ve been living under this cloud of censorship,' Carr said.