US Senate preps China ban as NTN rules tighten

Satellite connectivity is becoming embedded in terrestrial telecom infrastructure, driving new regulatory, certification and interoperability requirements. The US has already banned Huawei equipment, and the Senate is preparing further restrictions on Chinese suppliers, while certification, testing and geopolitics around Starlink operators remain in focus.

• US Senate is preparing a ban on Chinese satellite equipment
• US has already restricted Huawei and other Chinese suppliers
• Certification and testing requirements for NTN are growing
• Starlink operators remain at the center of geopolitical disputes