# The FCC is contemplating barring major Chinese telecom firms from operating data centers within the U.S.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-09 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- The FCC is considering banning major Chinese telecom firms from operating U.S. data centers.
- China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom are specifically targeted due to national security concerns.
- The FCC may extend service bans to affiliates of firms already on the national security list.
- A vote on these proposals is scheduled for April 30, with further restrictions on equipment imports possible.

**Countries:** United States, China

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