US plans ban on Chinese telecom access

The United States plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers. The FCC will vote on the proposal in November to prevent scam-related robocalls and national security risks.

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr speaks during a press conference, following an open meeting of the FCC, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

The United States plans to ban Chinese telecom operators from direct access to domestic phone numbers on national security grounds. The upcoming measure targets scam-related robocalls and IP-enabled service providers.