Senator Maggie Hassan Questions Trump Mobile Over Missing FCC Authorizations and Security Weaknesses

Senator Maggie Hassan questioned Trump Mobile over missing federal authorizations and weak security practices in a letter sent to the company. According to the report, Trump Mobile lacks the required Federal Communications Commission authorization under Section 214 of the Communications Act to operate international calling services. The senator also stated that Trump Mobile and its main business partner, Liberty Mobile Wireless, failed to submit complete robocall database filings or required customer identity verification plans.

These omissions follow recent security incidents, including a ransomware group claiming to steal data from 3,615 customers and a prior vendor exposure of personal data. Hassan warned that operating without Section 214 authority and lacking proper verification processes can compromise national security and enable scammers to easily activate US numbers.

She also highlighted a troubling response from the company during the recent data breach, where it allegedly told hackers it had no team to handle the issue. The senator requested answers from Trump Mobile CEO Patrick O’Brien regarding ownership structures, regulatory compliance, and data security by October 29.