Brooklyn Man Warned for Interfering With T-Mobile Network With Bitcoin Mining Device
The FCC notified Victor Rosario, of Brooklyn, New York, of potential penalties because a Bitcoin mining device traced to his home allegedly interferes with T-Mobile’s 700 MHz network. A miner is a device used to verify such transactions. “The Antminer…
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s5 Bitcoin Miner in use at your residence is causing harmful interference to T-Mobile’s operation,” said a notice to Rosario. “Continued operation of this device that causes harmful interference after your receipt of this warning constitutes a violation … and could subject the operator to severe penalties, including ... substantial monetary fines, in rem arrest action to seize the offending radio equipment, and criminal sanctions including imprisonment.” The letter asks for answers to questions including whether the device remains in use. Rosario didn't comment.