US to Ban Any Chinese Technology in Submarine Cables, FT Says

July 16, 2025, 5:42 PM UTC

The Federal Communications Commission will vote on a new rule to bar companies from connecting submarine communication cables to America that include any Chinese technology or equipment, FCC chair Brendan Carr tells the Financial Times.

  • Carr and two Democrats serving on the commission are expected to approve the rule on Aug. 7
  • Chinese companies will be unable to secure FCC licenses to build or operate cables that connect to the US
    • Will also be banned from leasing capacity on cables laid by other companies
  • New rule will only apply to licenses for future cables

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