The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is prohibiting California-based Digitalsystem Technology from offering international telecommunications services, citing national security concerns. According to the FCC’s order, the company is placed on a national security risk list because of its alleged links to Chinese telecommunications firms and because it is owned by a Chinese national. The FCC says there is a significant risk that the company could be exploited by Chinese threat actors, creating what it describes as an unacceptable risk to US national security. Based on this determination, the FCC denies the company authorization to provide international telecom services. The decision is reported as a denial of approval for the Los Angeles-based IT company to operate in the international telecommunications market, with the FCC framing the issue around potential governmental influence and cybersecurity or espionage risks stemming from the company’s relationships. Both outlets describe the action as an FCC-mandated ban tied directly to the company’s Chinese affiliations and ownership structure, rather than a case-by-case evaluation of a specific service incident.