FCC: China Mobile Rejects US Market Entry-National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA)
April 19, 2019
US Federal Communications Commission (FCC): President Azito Pie
On April 17th, it announced a statement saying “We oppose China’s telecommunications giant-China Mobile’s application for entry into the US market”.
FCC approval clause: Federal Communications Act Article 214
In order to provide international telecommunications services in the United States, it is necessary to obtain FCC approval under Article 214 of the Federal Communications Act.
China Mobile:
In September 2011, the company applied for the provision of international telephone service between the United States and foreign countries using communication facilities outside the United States.
National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA)
In July 2018, it was recommended to reject the application from the viewpoint of security and law enforcement risk.
This pie statement:
Protecting national communication networks is important for security.
It is clear that an application for telecommunications service provision in the United States by China’s move poses serious risks for national security and law enforcement.
He said that licensing would not be a public interest.
At the same meeting, which will be held on May 9, other members also asked to vote against.
-JETRO
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FCC Chairman Opposes China Mobile’s Telecom Services Application | Federal Communications Commission
https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-chairman-opposes-china-mobiles-telecom-services-application