FCC seeks comments on new rules for undersea cable equipment
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a second request for public comment regarding how it oversees the hardware used in submarine cables. Specifically, the agency is looking at “submarine line terminal equipment” (SLTE), which is the hardware located at the end of an undersea cable that allows data to move between the ocean floor and land-based networks.
Why it matters: This is an administrative step to update how the government monitors critical internet infrastructure. It focuses on adding layers of oversight for specific pieces of hardware that connect international data networks to the United States.
Who it affects
- Companies that own or operate submarine cable landing stations
This is a proposed rule from the FCC; readers should consult the Federal Register for full details before relying on this information.
Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document