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FCC Adopts New Rules to Speed Up Submarine Cable Deployment and Strengthen Network Security

The rules also address growing connectivity needs tied to artificial intelligence.

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Jul 03, 2026
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UNITED STATES — The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules on June 25 to speed up the deployment of submarine cables and strengthen network security.

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Submarine cable systems carry the vast majority of global internet traffic and support secure communications for consumer, commercial, and defense sectors.

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