Usually the difference is where the interception occurs. For instance, most countries have had the ability to intercept signals since there have been signals.

Usually the difference is where the interception occurs. For instance, most countries have had the ability to intercept signals since there have been signals. What they want is to root the OS / Application, and transmit home the unencrypted contents of messages before encryption or after decryption. They cant just walk into a business and order that however, they need the power to compel businesses to implement these changes. Thats why these things end up super vague.