In a separate ruling, the FCC will require VoIP providers that link to the public telephone network to make their systems wiretap-ready. There are some legal questions as to whether the FCC can make such a requirement, but they are academic. VoIP will be wiretapped, and wiretaps help catch criminals. As the country moves toward a VoIP-centric public phone system, regulatory agencies aren't going to let those criminals get away. Some folks don't want law enforcement agencies to have wiretap capabilities at all, but this isn't practical--these agencies should retain that power, as long as they follow strict guidelines and are required to obtain search warrants.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
