As the US aggressively moves away from China-based providers, rest of the world watches on with interest. Credit: Dreamstime Network providers have asked for US$5.6 billion to cover the cost of replacing deployed wireless equipment made by Huawei and ZTE, whose gear has been banned from US-based carrier networks. Congress had set aside $1.9 billion for the program, but a preliminary total of applications for reimbursement revealed a shortfall of $3.7 billion. FCC Chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel seeks Congress to make up whatever the actual amount turns out to be. Wireless equipment manufactured by Huawei and ZTE have been placed on…