In 2021, state and local governments continued to acquire all sorts of products designated a threat to national security by the US government
- There were more than 600 procurements in 2021, and no indication that they have stopped
- The largest buyer was a mid-size public university in Michigan, which invested $15 million in Huawei
Between the lines
- Chinese telecom equipment is generally less expensive than gear from non-Chinese companies, making it an appealing procurement option for cash-strapped local U.S. agencies
- Local agencies also often lack the in-house technical expertise and procedures to understand and address the threats posed by foreign technology
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