FCC denies China Mobile's application to provide services in U.S. over national security concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has denied an application by the Chinese telecommunications provider China Mobile to provide services in the U.S. over concerns about national security and risks to law enforcement.

The decision comes amid growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

[via techmeme.com]

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