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

The Federal Communications Commission has voted to strengthen rules to improve protection of undersea cables. As part of this effort, the FCC plans to require licensing for owners and operators of submarine line terminal equipment. This move is unprecedented and aims to enhance security measures for undersea cables. The licensing requirement is intended to regulate the owners and operators of this specific equipment. The goal is to better protect undersea cables through these new regulations.