The FCC wants more comments on how to make communications networks resilient

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reopened the comment period for proposed rules about making communications networks more resilient. This means the public and industry have more time to submit their thoughts on how to prevent network disruptions.

This document is a procedural step in a longer effort to ensure that phone and internet services remain available during emergencies. The FCC wants to make sure that when disasters hit, people can still call for help and access information. Extending the comment period means the agency is still gathering input on how best to achieve this, which could lead to more robust or more burdensome rules for network operators.