FCC votes to toughen rules in bid to better protect undersea cables

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FCC votes to toughen rules in bid to better protect undersea cables

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted to strengthen rules protecting undersea cables and plans to require licensing for owners and operators of submarine line terminal equipment to enhance security.

In an unprecedented move, the FCC also said it plans to mandate that owners and operators of submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) be licensed.

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