New Supply Chain Security Rules Take Effect March 15

The FCC's new rules setting a list of covered communications equipment and services determined to be a national security risk take effect March 15, says Wednesday's Federal Register. Eligible telecom carriers that receive USF funds must remove such equipment or services, and all providers of advanced communications services must report whether their networks include any covered equipment acquired after Aug. 14, 2018. The rules also establish the Secure and Trusted Communications Network reimbursement program, which gives smaller providers funds to "rip and replace" such equipment (see 2011190059).