Microsoft, others lobby Trump administration to halt FCC ban on Chinese optical modules
11/10/2026 — 11/10, 21:17·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter, reports that Microsoft and other companies are lobbying the Trump administration to halt an…
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According to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter, on November 10, 2026, Microsoft is among a group of companies lobbying the Trump administration to halt the FCC's plan to ban imports of Chinese optical transceivers. Optical transceivers are described as key components used in AI data centers, and Microsoft has been pressing the administration to stop the proposed restriction. The effort is still underway, with no clear outcome yet.
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Microsoft is among a group of companies pressing the Trump administration to halt an FCC plan to ban imports of Chinese optical transceivers, Reuters reported, citing sources. The report describes the components as key parts used in AI data centers.
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