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Submarine Telecommunications Cable

A cable laid on the seabed between land-based stations to carry telecommunication signals across stretches of ocean.

Cross-border Terrestrial Telecommunications Cable

A land-based cable that carries telecommunication signals directly from the United States into a foreign country or vice versa.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

An independent U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Foreign Adversary

A foreign government or specific non-government person identified by the U.S. government as posing a significant threat to national security or foreign policy interests.

Landing Station

The facility on shore where a submarine telecommunications cable connects to the land network.

Cybersecurity Risk

Any vulnerability, threat, or impact that could compromise the security or availability of information or computer systems.

Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 list

A list published by the FCC identifying communications equipment and services produced or provided by companies deemed a national security threat.