US set to ban Chinese technology in submarine cables
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – The FCC aims to block Chinese technology in undersea cables to prevent espionage risks, securing infrastructure that carries 99% of global internet traffic, with a vote set for August 7, 2025.
- The United States plans to ban the use of Chinese technology in submarine cables that handle the majority of international internet traffic.
- The FCC is considering barring the use of equipment or services from companies deemed threats to U.S. national security, including Huawei and ZTE.
- The FCC will also seek comment on additional measures to protect submarine cable security against foreign adversary equipment.
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The FCC plans to apply one more veto to China, as it considers its technology in submarine cables to be an unacceptable risk to national security.
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