Telecoms ask for details on addressing interconnection needs under Huawei contractor ban

A coalition of telecom associations is looking for clarity on how their members should address the operational needs for interconnectivity among providers in the context of a government contractor ban on equipment and services from Huawei and ZTE.

The Defense Department, General Services Administration and NASA published the interim final rule in July that carries out requirements in section 889 (b) of the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act banning government contractors from using equipment and services from both...