Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms
Summary
Senator Maggie Hassan wrote a letter to Trump Mobile, saying the company did not get the needed government permissions to offer international phone calls and failed to file a required plan to fight robocalls. She also raised concerns about a recent data hack affecting over 3,600 customers and questioned Trump Mobile’s security and ties to Liberty Mobile Wireless.Key Facts
- Trump Mobile has not obtained the necessary authorization from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide international phone services.
- The company did not submit a required robocall prevention plan, though its partner Liberty Mobile Wireless filed an incomplete version.
- Hackers stole personal information from about 3,615 Trump Mobile customers.
- Trump Mobile previously confirmed that a vendor exposed customer data on the internet.
- The company apparently lacks strong customer identity checks, making it easier for scammers to get phone numbers.
- Trump Mobile’s connection to Liberty Mobile Wireless is unclear, and both may be run by the same people.
- FCC rules require companies offering international calls to disclose foreign ownership to assess national security risks.
- Senator Hassan cited past FCC cases to highlight the risk of companies operating without proper authorization.
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