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FCC denies US firm with Chinese links telecom services over security risks

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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has denied Digitalsystem Technology, a California-based IT company, permission to offer international telecommunications services. The FCC cited national security risks due to the company's links to Chinese telecommunications firms and its ownership by a Chinese national. The agency expressed concerns that the Chinese government or other threat actors could exploit vulnerabilities in the company's services to compromise US communications. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a major government body (FCC) against a company based on national security concerns related to foreign ties. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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FCC denies US firm with Chinese links telecom services over security risks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services

    The US Federal Communications Commission ⁠said on Tuesday it is adding California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a list of companies posing risks to US national security, citing links to Chinese telecoms firms and its ownership by a Chinese national. The FCC also said ‌it was …

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