Resilient Networks; Concerning Disruptions to Communications

Key Points

• 1Telephone and internet companies would be required to build stronger networks that can keep working during emergencies, natural disasters, or cyberattacks
• 2Companies must report problems to the FCC quickly when major outages occur so the government can track and prevent future disruptions
• 3The rule applies to all major communications providers—including cell phone companies, internet service providers, and traditional phone companies
• 4Businesses and individuals have until December 19, 2025 to submit comments on whether this proposal is a good idea and how it should work
• 5If approved, these requirements would be part of ongoing federal efforts to protect critical infrastructure that Americans rely on daily

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