The company's head office is in
Shenzhen, China. Hytera's products are developed at three development sites in total. from doing business with U.S. federal agencies due to national security and
human rights concerns. On May 27, 2020, Hytera America and Hytera America (West) filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy citing ongoing lawsuits brought by Motorola Solutions and the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic. On January 12, 2021, Hytera US Inc., a new subsidiary of Hytera's in the U.S., set up following the court procedures, officially began to operate its business.
Federal ban In March 2021, the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared that Hytera video surveillance and telecommunications services and equipment "pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security." After President
Joe Biden signed into law the
Secure Equipment Act of 2021, in November 2022, the FCC banned sales or import of equipment made by Hytera for national security reasons. In March 2025, the FCC opened an investigation into Hytera and other Chinese companies regarding operations in the U.S. in violation of restrictions.
Litigation with Motorola The company is the defendant, as well as the plaintiff, in ongoing intellectual property litigation with
Motorola Solutions. Hytera is also a plaintiff of an antitrust lawsuit against Motorola Solutions. In April 2024, the court ordered the company to immediately stop selling products worldwide. An appellate court granted Hytera a stay. In January 2025, Hytera pleaded guilty to a single count of criminal conspiracy to steal trade secrets.
Germany The German company BICK Mobilfunk GmbH was founded as an engineering firm in 1980 and was absorbed by Rohde & Schwarz as early as in 1988. The company put into service the first TETRA system in Germany. The enterprise primarily deals with the development and implementation of trunked radio systems according to the
TETRA standard. In 2011 TETRA division was sold to Hytera Communications Co. Ltd. ==References==