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Trump Mobile Lacks FCC Authorization for International Calls, Faces Security Concerns
Key points
- Trump Mobile lacks FCC authorization for international calling services.
- Company did not submit a required robocall mitigation plan.
- Hackers stole personal data of 3,615 customers.
- Vendor exposed customer data; company reportedly lacked breach response team.
FCC Authorization and Robocall Compliance Issues
Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) sent a letter to Trump Mobile, stating that the company apparently failed to obtain necessary FCC authorizations for its international calling services. Trump Mobile advertises calls to over 230 countries, but a search of the FCC’s International Communications Filing System does not show the required Section 214 authorization.
Hassan's letter also noted that Trump Mobile does not appear to have submitted a required plan for fighting robocalls. While its partner, Liberty Mobile Wireless, filed a plan, it was incomplete.
Data Breaches and Security Lapses
The letter highlighted security concerns following a report that hackers stole personal data from 3,615 Trump Mobile customers. This incident follows a previous confirmation from Trump Mobile that a vendor it uses exposed customer data online.
Hassan expressed concern over a ransomware group's claim that Trump Mobile responded to breach notification by stating, 'We have no team to handle this.' She also pointed to a lack of robust customer authentication and 'streamlined service activation' that could facilitate scammers obtaining US numbers.
Implications for National Security and Compliance
Senator Hassan, the top Democrat on the US Congress Joint Economic Committee, stated that the apparent lack of authorization for international services raises questions about who provides these services, under what authority, and the company’s commitment to national security safeguards. She alleged that Trump Mobile failed to follow multiple FCC filing rules designed to ensure mobile service security.
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Senator Maggie Hassan has informed Trump Mobile that it appears to lack FCC authorization for its international calling services and has not submitted a required robocall mitigation plan. These issues, combined with a recent data breach affecting 3,615 customers and a vendor data exposure, raise concerns about the company's security practices and compliance with regulations.