FCC revokes China Unicom's authorization to operate in U.S

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WASHINGTON : The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday voted to revoke the authorization for China Unicom's U.S. unit to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns.The 4-0 vote to revoke the authority that had been granted in 2002 is the latest move by the American

WASHINGTON : The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to revoke the authorization for China Unicom's U.S. unit to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns.

The order requires China Unicom Americas to end domestic interstate and international telecommunications services in the United States within 60 days of the order's publication.A lawyer for the company released a statement from China Unicom that said the FCC decision was"without any justifiable grounds and without affording the required due process. It added that China Unicom"will proactively protect the rights and interests of the company and its customers.

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said since the approval"the national security landscape has shifted and there has been mounting evidence - and with it, a growing concern - that Chinese state-owned carriers pose a real threat to the security of our telecommunications networks."Rosenworcel noted that last year the FCC published the first-ever list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to national security.

He said the FCC and Congress should examine this issue and determine whether the commission needed broader authority to address security concerns posed by the centers.

 

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