The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proceeding with efforts to block the sale of previously authorized communications equipment from a China-based company.
According to an Order to Show Cause issued by the Commission, Luminys Systems Corporation submitted false statements and other information in connection with the company’s applications for two separate FCC equipment authorizations.
Specifically, the company stated in its applications that the equipment was not produced by an entity under the Commission’s “Covered List” of producers whose communications products are ineligible for equipment authorization. However, Luminys reportedly obtained authorization for two separate devices, both designed for use in a mobile solar trailer, which were produced by Luminys entity Dahua, an entity that is listed on the FCC’s Covered List.
The Commission implemented regulations in 2024 that prohibit entities on its “Covered List” from participating in the FCC’s equipment authorization program. Entities on the Covered List are those that, in the Commission’s view, “pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.” The Covered List includes major global wireless manufacturers, including Huawei and ZTE, which reportedly have ties to the government of the People’s Republic of China and Chinese state-owned enterprises.
Immediately following the issuance of the Commission’s Order to Show Cause, Luminys filed for an extension of time to respond to the Order. However, the extension request was promptly denied by the Commission due to “an unacceptable risk to national security.”
The Commission’s Order to Show Cause in connection with Luminys is available at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-128A1.pdf.
The Commission’s denial of an extension of time in connection with the Order is available at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-155A1.pdf.
