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Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms

Trump Mobile apparently failed to obtain necessary authorizations to operate the international calling portion of its phone service, Sen. Maggie Hassan…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by Ars Technica

9 Oct 2026, 02:09 IST Updated 3 hours ago 1 min read 0 views

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Ars Technica reports: Trump Mobile apparently failed to obtain necessary authorizations to operate the international calling portion of its phone service, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) wrote in a letter to the company today.

Her letter said Trump Mobile also doesn't appear to have submitted a required plan for fighting robocalls. Trump Mobile's key business partner, Liberty Mobile Wireless, did make a robocall database filing, but it was not complete, Hassan said.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Trump Mobile, FCC and Maggie Hassan.

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Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: Ars Technica
First reported: 9 Oct 2026, 02:09 IST
Key names: Trump Mobile, FCC, Maggie Hassan, Sen
Section: Technology
Figure cited: Hassan's letter raised questions about Trump Mobile's security related to a report that hackers stole personal data of 3,615 customers and… (Ars Technica)