Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) has penned a letter to Trump Mobile, expressing concerns over the company's failure to obtain necessary authorizations to operate its international calling services. Hassan’s letter points out that Trump Mobile appears to lack a required plan for combating robocalls, and that Liberty Mobile Wireless, its key business partner, did not fully comply with these rules. The senator’s concerns come amidst reports of a data breach, where hackers stole personal data from 3,615 customers, and the company's previous confirmation that a vendor exposed customers’ personal data online. In her letter, Hassan alleges that Trump Mobile failed to adhere to multiple FCC filing rules intended to safeguard national security.

The senator’s letter raises questions about who is providing or reselling the international telecommunications services advertised by Trump Mobile, and the authority under which these services are being provided. She notes that a search of the FCC’s International Communications Filing System suggests that Trump Mobile does not hold the necessary authorization for these services under Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934.

Moreover, Hassan’s letter highlights the company’s apparent lack of a robust customer authentication process and its streamlined service activation, which she believes could make it easier for scammers to obtain US numbers. In a concerning response to a ransomware group claiming to have notified Trump Mobile of a breach, the company reportedly replied, 'We have no team to handle this.'

Trump Mobile, which has a trademark and name licensing deal with the Trump family, claims to offer service to over 230 countries and territories. However, its failure to secure necessary authorizations and robust security measures is a significant blow to its credibility and the safety of its customers.