NTIA: FCC Can Revoke China Telecom's S. 214 Authority
The FCC “has the legal authority to revoke and terminate” China Telecom Americas’ Communications Act Section 214 authorizations,” NTIA said in a filing posted Friday in FCC docket 20-109, responding to a June redacted filing from the company. “China Telecom…
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Americas argues that revocation ‘requires’ a showing by clear and convincing evidence of egregious misconduct. China Telecom Americas misreads the law in multiple ways.” Precedent “does not limit revocation to egregious misconduct,” NTIA said. The company didn't comment.