China Telecom Slams FCC Statement as 'Disruptive' to Consumers

China Telecom Americas “is making all necessary preparations" to comply with the FCC's order revoking its domestic and international authorities under Communications Act Section 214 (see 2110260060) said a letter posted Wednesday in docket 20-109. But the company disputed a statement in a Tuesday FCC news release that it said would upset consumers, “We request that the FCC refrain from making any statements to consumers that may imply that their service will be disconnected or stop working unless they take some immediate action to select a new provider,” the company said: “Some customers may choose to seek a new provider even if they are not required to do so, but it would be misleading and disruptive to suggest that customers have no choice but to act immediately.”