By The Financial District
Mar 191 min
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating the potential security threats posed by the use of Russian and Chinese foreign satellite systems in US mobile phones and other handheld devices, as reported by Reuters.
The FCC is seeking clarification from major handset manufacturers, including Apple, Google, Samsung, and others, regarding their compliance with FCC regulations.
The FCC expressed concerns that US devices may be receiving signals from satellites controlled by foreign adversaries, violating commission rules.
The FCC is seeking clarification from major handset manufacturers, including Apple, Google, Samsung, and others, regarding their compliance with FCC regulations. US devices are only authorized to receive signals from the US Global Positioning System (GPS), and the use of signals from other satellite systems raises security concerns.
Rep. Mike Gallagher raised alarms about US devices receiving signals from Chinese and Russian satellite constellations, urging the FCC to address potential security risks promptly.