FCC Bans New Foreign Router Imports Over Cyber Fears
Source: theverge.com
- The US FCC banned importing all new home routers made outside the United States.
- The ban targets cybersecurity risks from foreign devices that could disrupt key infrastructure.
- Chinese routers hold at least 60% of the US market but existing models can still be used.
The FCC ordered a stop to new foreign-made consumer routers entering the US after a White House review flagged them as national security threats. Routers turn wired internet into Wi-Fi for homes and offices, so this hits a huge everyday market. It matters because most routers come from abroad, forcing a shift to US production.