Extending Update Windows for Banned Devices

Regulators can soften device‑ban effects by permitting broader, time‑limited software and firmware updates for already‑deployed foreign equipment, balancing security concerns against the logistical cost of wholesale replacements. Such extensions change the operational reality of bans by preserving patchability while preserving a regulatory leverage point over new imports. — This framing matters because it reframes 'bans' from blunt import prohibitions into time‑bound maintenance regimes that shape security, vendor control, and supply‑chain costs for years.