FCC says China Mobile could face US fines for failing to cooperate in probe

18/6/2025 6:16

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it could fine China Mobile for failing to answer questions in the agency's probe to determine if its U.S. operations are seeking to evade American restrictions.



The regulator previously barred China Mobile and other Chinese companies from providing telecommunications services in the United States, citing national security concerns. The FCC said in March it was investigating nine Chinese companies including China Mobile, Huawei Technologies, ZTE, Hangzhou Hikvision and China Telecom to determine if they are seeking to evade U.S. restrictions.



The FCC citation issued to China Mobile disclosed the commission has been probing the company's U.S. operations since November 2022. In February, the FCC sent China Mobile a supplemental letter asking additional questions.



The FCC accused China Mobile of misconduct and said the company failed to provide the specific information and documentation requested.