FCC Cites National Security Risks in Denying Digitalsystem Telecom License
Agency says executive branch committee review found national security risks that could not be resolved.
Agency says executive branch committee review found national security risks that could not be resolved.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2026 – Federal regulators have taken another step to exclude telecommunications firms considered national security risks.
The Federal Communications Commission denied an application from California-based Digitalsystem Technology Inc. to provide international telecommunications services.
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