Huawei files ex parte memo protesting FCC action to block it

The Chinese Huawei has reacted again to the actions of the Federal Communications Commission by issuing an ex parte note specifying its response to the Commission's efforts to block its equipment for reasons of national security.

"While Huawei does not agree that Chinese companies pose a threat simply because they are Chinese, Huawei agrees that threats to network security do exist and need to be addressed comprehensively. through a holistic approach to supply chain security, not by a vendor. "Supplier approach," according to the memoir.

The company quotes comments from government officials that appear to suggest that the US may have economic reasons for the ban, as well as the use of its equipment in other European markets. and North American.

Huawei also said it had made contact with the FCC, but had not had a conversation with the commission about its proposal, which would involve using existing risk mitigation tests to submit the proposal. Equipment to a process of approval.

"Huawei has tried to organize meetings with all the commissioners to learn with their own eyes and to respond directly to their concerns about the company.However, no commissioner has yet agreed to meet personally Huawei, "says the document.

The FCC did not immediately respond to comments on the new brief. In an interview with The Verge, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks reaffirmed the FCC's position in May: "We have a distinct role to play in protecting our communications networks as part of the defense of the United States. national security, personal safety and security of property.It is extremely important that we intervene to the fullest extent of our authority. "