Sunday , December 29 2024

Are American phones getting signals from China-Russia? FCC investigation mandate

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday said it is investigating whether foreign countries are receiving and using signals from satellites controlled by Russia and China to target devices such as mobile phones in the US. Have been.

FCC expressed concern

The FCC has expressed concern that devices such as mobile phones receiving Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals via satellites controlled by hostile foreign powers may violate Commission rules. However, it is not yet clear whether this study poses a safety risk.

investigation underway

The FCC disclosed the investigation on Thursday, saying the investigation was ongoing. So, the agency is investigating device makers including Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.'s Google, Samsung Electronics Co. and Nokia in a probe launched a few months ago, an agency official said Thursday. Answers are being sought from Apple, Google, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and other companies. However, there has been no response from these companies yet. An FCC spokesperson said in a statement that there is currently no evidence of a security breach.

China talked to America

Representative Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House Select China Committee, spoke with FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel earlier this week and also expressed concern over reports that American cell phones were receiving signals from Chinese and Russian satellites and used them was going.