To be precise, the FCC is not outright prohibiting these businesses’ hardware. And for some, such as Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, Rosenworcel says that it is focused on gear for “public safety, security of government facilities, physical surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes.” If those corporations can demonstrate that they are not selling such equipment for government use — for example, by diverting it to consumers — they may be able to obtain FCC authorization.
