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The Straits Times. (2026, October 30). US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-plans-to-ban-chinese-telecom-firms-from-direct-access-to-us-phone-numbers
The Straits Times. “US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers.” The Straits Times, 30 Oct. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-plans-to-ban-chinese-telecom-firms-from-direct-access-to-us-phone-numbers.
The Straits Times. “US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers.” The Straits Times, October 30, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-plans-to-ban-chinese-telecom-firms-from-direct-access-to-us-phone-numbers.
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As of October 29, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote on November 19 to ban China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom from direct access to US phone numbers. This move aims to bolster national security by preventing scam-related robocalls and is based on concerns over Voice over Internet Protocol technology, which converts voice into digital data for transmission over broadband connections. FCC Chair Brendan Carr stated that the decision strengthens defenses against illegal activities. The ban will also extend to other IP-enabled service providers using equipment from companies listed as posing national security risks, such as Huawei or ZTE. The Chinese Embassy has not yet commented on this proposal.
The United States plans to soon ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers on national security grounds – a measure designed to prevent scam-related robocalls.