FCC Tightens Submarine Cable Security Rules to Protect 99 Percent of Global Internet Traffic

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved tougher regulations for submarine communication cables, introducing stricter security requirements aimed at protecting critical internet infrastructure and reducing the role of equipment from foreign adversaries in U.S. Huawei and ZTE Submarine communication cables carry 99 percent of international internet traffic, making them one of the world’s most important digital infrastructure assets. The FCC’s new rules are designed