Bad Optics: The FCC's Expanding Reach Into Data Center Supply Chains

Morgan Lewis partners Loyaan Egal and David Plotinsky will join Capstone’s telecommunications, media, and technology team for a webinar examining the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) expanding use of its Covered List as a national security tool and the potential implications for data center and networking equipment supply chains.

The discussion will explore reports that the FCC may restrict imports of foreign-produced optical transceivers, FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s national security priorities, and how recent regulatory actions could signal further restrictions on connected technologies. The panelists will also address potential impacts on data center infrastructure, supply chain planning, and compliance considerations for businesses navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.