Reject China Mobile Pursuit of Telecom License, NTIA Tells FCC
NTIA said the FCC should reject a 2011 application by China Mobile for a Communications Act Section 214 license to offer telecom services within the U.S. The FCC requested executive branch views, NTIA said. “After significant engagement with China Mobile,…
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concerns about increased risks to U.S. law enforcement and national security interests were unable to be resolved,” said NTIA Administrator David Redl. “The Executive Branch … recommends that the FCC deny China Mobile’s Section 214 license request.” NTIA posted a filing with parts redacted. China Mobile seeks authorization to carry voice traffic between the U.S. and a customer overseas, but doesn’t plan to offer U.S. wireless or wireline service, the filing said. The FCC "will be reviewing the filing, consistent with our rules and policies," a spokesperson said. China Mobile didn't comment.