Are mobile phone companies and the government linked in any way?

Question

Are mobile phone companies and the government linked in any way?

Answer 1

Beyond that the government uses mobile phones? No. why?

Answer 2

I would rather say since mobile phone communication is part of telecommunication, a strategic asset for national security, a government does make use of an invisible hand to moderate the market.

Such moderation may not necessarily be price-sensitive, but more importantly to ensure the safety of telecommunication services, as well as the controling shareholding by domestic owner(s).

As a result, there is a linkage between the government and mobile service operators.

Answer 3

Wireless companies, and telecommunication companies have work with the US government on eavesdropping, and intelligence.