November 9, 2021 – The Rural Wireless Association said in a submission to the FCC Monday%20FINAL.pdf) that it is concerned with the ability of small and rural carriers to comply with replacing unsecure telecom equipment even as workforce and semiconductor shortages persist. In July, the agency voted in favor or ripping and replacing equipment from Chinese manufacturers, including ZTE and Huawei, due to national security concerns and as a result of the Secure Networks Act. It also announced details of the reimbursement process that will compensate those carriers for having to follow through on the order. But in a submission…