FCC updates rules for submarine cable equipment and licensing
/ 1 min read
Table of Contents
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a new set of rules regarding how companies manage the equipment used at the ends of undersea internet cables. This equipment is known as Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE).
Why it matters: This is largely an administrative change designed to make it faster and easier for companies to deploy undersea cables while still maintaining oversight of the hardware used to run them.
Who it affects
- Companies that own or operate submarine cable equipment
This action was taken by the FCC; readers should consult the official Federal Register document before relying on these new rules for compliance.
Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document