FCC considers next steps for rip-and-replace amid concerns over deadline to fix funding shortfall

Stakeholders are weighing in on the Federal Communications Commission’s next steps on the Huawei rip-and-replace program based on questions posed by the agency regarding potential changes to equipment authorizations and a possible extension of the program to component parts.

The FCC took action in November to prohibit future authorizations of equipment from Huawei, ZTE and other entities on the “Covered List.” Stakeholders recently responded to a further notice of proposed rulemaking that sought input on what the FCC should...