After the telecommunications team, the United States wants to prohibit Chinese technology in its submarine cables. The FCC, the Telecoms regulatory authority, plans to vote for new rules for this purpose, as announced by its president, Brendan Carr, in a press release.
A security issue for the United States due to the potential risk of spying. “In recent years, underwater cable infrastructure has been threatened by foreign opponents, such as China. Therefore, we take measures to protect our submarine cables from foreign properties and access, as well as against cyber and physical threats,” said the president of the FCC.
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These rules are part of the “America First” investment policy of Donald Trump, whose objective is to accelerate investments in the advanced industries of the future while protecting from foreign opponents.
FCC considers that it is essential to protect submarine cables because “they are more important than ever.” They are a key element in Internet infrastructure, transporting 99% of traffic, recalls Brendan Carr. They are also essential for data centers and another infrastructure that the United States is building for “being global leaders in the technologies of AI and new generation.”
In addition to the prohibition of the use of technology in submarine cables, the new rules, which could be voted in early August, will also limit the possibility that Chinese companies obtain a license to operate cables linked to the United States.
Source: BFM TV
