NET Act

The Network Equipment Transparency Act instructs the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate the influence of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the rollout of universal service. It amends Section 13(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 by adding a new paragraph that requires the Commission to assess how equipment availability has impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability during the reporting period. The amendment clarifies that no additional information must be provided by providers beyond what is already required under the existing law. Technical changes to the Act’s subsections realign paragraph numbering and wording to accommodate the new assessment requirement. The bill’s purpose is to enhance transparency and ensure that supply‑chain constraints do not hinder universal service goals.