FCC revokes China Unicom Americas' telecom services authority
[REGULATORY ACTION]Jan 27, 2022 · China Unicom · Unicom Tone Smart Home Robot · China, Asia
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REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Jan 27, 2022
Primary Entity
China Unicom
Robotic Platform
Unicom Tone Smart Home Robot
Jurisdiction / Location
China, Asia
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
The FCC adopted an order revoking China Unicom (Americas) Operations Limited's domestic and international section 214 authority, citing national security concerns. The order was released on February 2, 2022, and terminated the company's ability to provide telecom services in the United States.
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Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.fcc.gov/document/china-unicom-americas-order-revocation
https://www.fcc.gov/document/china-unicom-americas-order-revocation
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in FCC revokes China Unicom Americas' telecom services authority?
The FCC adopted an order revoking China Unicom (Americas) Operations Limited's domestic and international section 214 authority, citing national security concerns. The order was released on February 2, 2022, and terminated the company's ability to provide telecom services in the United States.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 27, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in FCC revokes China Unicom Americas' telecom services authority?
Unicom Tone Smart Home Robot by China Unicom is the recorded robot involved in this incident at China, Asia.
Has anyone responded to FCC revokes China Unicom Americas' telecom services authority?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of FCC revokes China Unicom Americas' telecom services authority?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.