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 network 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 any broadband system that connects users to public networks and prohibits the use of equipment from federally banned corporations or foreign adversaries. To enforce these requirements, the bill mandates that providers register with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission by September 1, 2025, and pay an annual fee of up to $50 while submitting contact information and yearly certifications confirming compliance with equipment restrictions. Non-compliance 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 permit processes when replacing prohibited equipment.