FCC Starts Process to Revoke China Telecom's Authorization for U.S.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it begun the process of revoking China Telecom’s authorization to operate in the United States as it took further steps to crack down on China’s role in U.S. telecommunications. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai noted several U.S. government agencies had recommended the revocation citing national security concerns.