US agencies back revoking ability of China Telecom to operate in US

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WASHINGTON: The U.S. Justice Department and other federal agencies on Thursday called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke ...

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Justice Department and other federal agencies on Thursday called on the Federal Communications Commission to revoke China Telecom Corp's authorization to provide international telecommunications services to and from the United States.

"In many instances, we have gone beyond what has been requested to demonstrate how our business operates and serves our customers following the highest international standards," the company said in a statement."We look forward to sharing additional details to support our position and addressing any concerns."

The agencies, including Homeland Security, Defense, State, Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, cited"substantial and unacceptable national security and law enforcement risks associated with China Telecom’s operations."

 

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