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‘Team Telecom’ calls on FCC to revoke China Telecom authorizations on national security grounds

By Charlie Mitchell / April 9, 2020

The Justice Department and other federal members of “Team Telecom” are urging the Federal Communications Commission to “revoke and terminate” China Telecom’s authorizations to provide international services to and from the United States, citing cyber and other national security risks.

An FCC spokesperson said: "The FCC has been looking at this issue. We welcome the input of the Executive Branch agencies and will review it carefully.”

The FCC typically works closely with its agency and departmental partners on such national...


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