Undersea internet cables now face more national security questions for permits

The US communications regulator now requires more information from companies applying for licenses to land undersea internet cables. This means companies will have to answer more questions about national security and foreign policy risks when they want to connect a cable to the US.

Connecting an undersea internet cable to the US just got more complicated. Companies must now provide more details about who owns the cable, who operates it, and what foreign connections it has. This makes it harder for foreign governments or companies to hide their involvement in critical communication lines.