GoKawiilSenator Hassan says Trump Mobile lacks FCC authorization for international calling
Sen. Maggie Hassan sent a letter to Trump Mobile CEO Patrick O'Brien alleging the company has not obtained FCC authorization under Section 214 to provide international calling despite advertising service to over 230 countries. She also said Trump Mobile and partner Liberty Mobile Wireless failed to file a complete robocall-mitigation plan, and raised concerns tied to a reported breach exposing data on 3,615 customers.
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The allegations suggest Trump Mobile may be operating outside federal telecom rules meant to secure networks and limit robocalls, which could expose it to regulatory scrutiny or penalties if confirmed. Hassan's letter frames weak authentication and incident response as security risks that could make the service attractive to scammers, though these remain her characterizations pending any FCC or company response.
- Hassan says Trump Mobile lacks Section 214 authorization for international calling despite advertising it.
- Robocall-mitigation filings from Trump Mobile and partner Liberty Mobile Wireless appear incomplete.
- Letter cites a breach affecting 3,615 customers and a vendor data exposure as evidence of security gaps.
Source: arstechnica.com, 2026-10-08
Published there as: “Trump Mobile doesn't seem to have FCC authorization for phone service, senator says”
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