FCC imposes sweeping ban on foreign-made routers, affecting all new models
Summary
The FCC adopts an executive-branch directive to ban new consumer routers manufactured outside the United States, citing national security concerns. The Covered List now includes all foreign-made routers, with conditional approvals possible and waivers allowing security updates for existing devices through March 1, 2027. Industry responses from TP-Link and Netgear suggest broad impact on the router supply chain and implications for both consumers and businesses.