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US FCC adopts rules streamlining submarine cable licensing, giving investors more certainty

( August 7, 2025, 16:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Communications Commission today adopted new rules to help the buildout of secure submarine cable infrastructure. Submarine cable systems carry roughly 99 percent of global Internet traffic and are key to further extending America’s leadership in AI and next-generation technologies. The new rules are meant to streamline the submarine cable licensing process, give certainty to investors and accelerate the timelines for building cables.Statement follows in full. ...

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