The US Congress will set aside $1.9 billion to replace telecom equipment from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE.
The funding forms part of a massive $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill which also includes $3.2 billion to increase broadband access for those on low wages. Qualifying households will receive a $50 monthly subsidy to help them afford broadband services and a device to get online.
Game of phones: Congress has allocated $1.9 billion to rip the Chinese dragons Huawei and ZTW out of US networks.
This assistance for getting disadvantaged households online will help in jump starting the economic recovery next year, argues Oregon Senator Ron Wyden.
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English By Reuters Share on Facebook Print this page WASHINGTON - U.S. lawmakers are expected to endorse $1.9 billion to fund a program to remove telecom network equipment that the U.S. government says poses national security risks as part of a year-end spending bill and COVID-19 bill, a source briefed on the matter said on Sunday.
Lawmakers are also expected to back $3.2 billion for an emergency broadband benefit for low-income Americans.
The Federal Communications Commission said in June it had formally designated China’s Huawei Technologies Co and ZTE Corp as threats, a declaration that bars U.S. firms from tapping an $8.3 billion government fund to purchase equipment from the companies.