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FCC Tightens Grip on International Internet Cables

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The Federal Communications Commission announced plans this week to intensify control over submarine communications cables, which manage 99% of international internet traffic. The proposed regulations aim to challenge Chinese companies' entry while facilitating quicker clearance for U.S. tech giants.Companies such as Meta and Google's parent Alphabet are poised to gain from expedited approvals for additional undersea cable systems. These processes will demand diligent monitoring against espionage and adherence to national and data security. Operators will be prohibited from using foreign-manufactured equipment that poses security threats.The burgeoning undersea internet cable sector has led the FCC to previously bar certain Chinese corporations….

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