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FCC votes to toughen rules in bid to better protect undersea cables
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The FCC has voted to implement stricter regulations for undersea cables, aiming to bolster national security and protect internet traffic. This includes mandating licensing for submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) and banning equipment from China and other foreign adversaries. The move responds to growing concerns about espionage and physical threats to these critical infrastructure assets, particularly in light of ongoing cyberattacks and geopolitical tensions.
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