United States of America: FCC revokes Pacific Network and ComNet's service authorisations
Description
FCC revokes Pacific Network and ComNet's service authorisations
On 16 March 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concluded its proceedings on the authority of Chinese telecommunications company Pacific Network and its subsidiary ComNet to provide telecommunications services in the United States, by ordering a revocation of authority. The FCC stated that its decision was necessary to safeguard the telecommunications infrastructure of the United States from security threats.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body