Assembly Bill 683 aims to enhance the security of critical telecommunications infrastructure in Wisconsin by prohibiting telecommunications providers from acquiring or maintaining equipment manufactured by foreign adversaries, as defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The bill mandates that providers remove any existing equipment that falls under this category and requires them to certify their compliance with these regulations annually to the Public Service Commission (PSC). Additionally, providers must report the geographic coordinates and service coverage areas of any prohibited equipment, along with a plan for its replacement.

The bill establishes a framework for the PSC to create a public map detailing the locations of prohibited equipment and the corresponding telecommunications service areas. This map will be updated annually and submitted to key state officials and legislative committees. The definitions of "foreign adversary" and "foreign principal" are clearly outlined, encompassing various entities and individuals associated with countries deemed adversarial to the U.S., including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela.