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FCC's New Cybersecurity Council Focuses on Supply Chain Threats

Broadband Breakfast

Speaking at Broadband Breakfast Live Online on June 18, 2025 , Levine outlined the council’s three-part mission under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr : strengthening secure telecom supply chains, defending U.S. networks from cyberattacks, and competing technologically with the People’s Republic of China.

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Member Moments: Home Telecom Brings Secure Public Wi-Fi to Moncks Corner

Rural Broadband Association

Member Moments: Home Telecom Brings Secure Public Wi-Fi to Moncks Corner user_1153020 Thu, 07/17/2025 - 14:07 Send to all affiliates Off Byline By Danielle Malley, Communications Assistant Advanced Content Section Home Telecom (Moncks Corner, S.C.) Promote to Featured Blog Off

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FCC moves to tighten cybersecurity for telecoms after major hackĀ 

Total Telecom

News The ongoing cyber-attack was first reported in October The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is pushing for stricter cybersecurity rules for telecom providers after what experts are calling the worst hack in US telecommunications history. “As adversaries grow more sophisticated, we need to modernise our defenses.”

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FCC Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity Rules for Telecom Industry

VoIP Review

In a bold move to fortify cyber defenses, the US Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) is working to impose stricter cybersecurity rules for telecom operators. This initiative follows what experts consider the most severe hack in US telecom history. Last month, key figures from both domains convened to discuss the breach.

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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel proposes requiring telecom carriers secure their networks

Blandin on Broadband

While the Commissions counterparts in the intelligence community are determining the scope and impact of the Salt Typhoon attack, we need to put in place a modern framework to help companies secure their networks and better prevent and respond to cyberattacks in the future.

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Rosenworcel Proposes Stronger Cybersecurity Rules After China-Backed Hack

Broadband Breakfast

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing new cybersecurity requirements for telecom providers as a response to the hack, the agency said Thursday. The wiretapping law has since 2005 applied to broadband providers, and companies can face fines for infractions.

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Understanding VoIP Regulatory Compliance – An Overview for Carriers

VoIP Review

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) – Directs VoIP providers to ensure that their networks are accessible for authorized interception, such as wiretaps, by law enforcement agencies. Data protection and privacy – This is a major issue in most industries today, and telecoms is no exception.