Telecommunications; creating the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill, known as the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025, requires telecommunications providers operating in Oklahoma to remove and replace certain critical infrastructure equipment that is banned at the federal level or manufactured by companies from countries designated as foreign adversaries. The law defines critical telecommunications infrastructure as broadband systems that connect users to public networks and prohibits the use of equipment from federally banned corporations or those produced in hostile foreign nations. To enforce these requirements, the bill mandates that providers register with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission by September 1, 2025, and submit annual certifications confirming compliance, while also paying a registration fee capped at $50. Noncompliance with registration or equipment removal requirements could result in administrative fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per day, and the bill includes provisions to streamline the replacement process by eliminating additional permit requirements for providers who notify state agencies of their changes.