Government Regulations FCC bans US IT firm Digitalsystem alleged China links July 9, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned American IT firm Digitalsystem Technology from providing international telecommunications services due to alleged links with Chinese telecom players. The decision adds to a growing list of actions taken by the U.S. government to restrict Chinese technology companies, based on information published by SDx Central. Digitalsystem Technology, headquartered in Los Angeles, was added to the FCC's Covered List for its partnerships with Hong Kong operators China Mobile and China Unicom, and Beijing-based China Unicom. The FCC cited national security concerns, arguing that Digitalsystem and its affiliates could direct U.S. traffic through Hong Kong or mainland China, potentially exposing it to Chinese security and intelligence services. The firm, owned by a Chinese national, also had its Hong Kong-based sister company included in the ban, with the FCC stating Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous. This action follows broader FCC efforts to curb Chinese influence in U.S. telecommunications, including bans on Chinese-made network equipment and scrutiny of subsea cable projects. The move also occurs amidst broader U.S.-China tensions in the technology sector, including concerns over AI model security and data extraction. Source: SDx Central SC Staff Related Government Regulations FCC approves new cybersecurity rules for emergency alerts and undersea cables SC Staff June 26, 2026 The new regulations aim to protect the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) from hijacking attacks. Government Regulations Google to use IP addresses for ad measurement and personalization in EEA, UK, and Switzerland SC Staff June 18, 2026 This new practice marks a shift because IP addresses are considered personal data under GDPR and UK law, requiring user consent for such uses. Government Regulations House fails to renew FISA surveillance law amid controversy SC Staff June 12, 2026 The House voted against renewing Section 702 of FISA, a law that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect vast amounts of information, including data on Americans, to identify foreign threats. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds