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Global Telecom Data Routed Through Chinese Networks: Report

4/18/2025

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A startling report by iVerify uncovers that more than 60 mobile operators across 35 countries, including U.S. allies, are routing sensitive data through Chinese telecom networks. This alarming practice allows companies like China Mobile International and China Telecom Global to access unencrypted information, igniting fears of state-sponsored surveillance and significant security risks in the global telecom landscape.

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A startling report by iVerify uncovers that more than 60 mobile operators across 35 countries, including U.S. allies, are routing sensitive data through Chinese telecom networks. This alarming practice allows companies like China Mobile International and China Telecom Global to access unencrypted information, igniting fears of state-sponsored surveillance and significant security risks in the global telecom landscape.