The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you. In March, the Federal Communications Commission banned new ...
In early 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a big announcement: It had banned routers produced in foreign countries due to national security concerns. That means any equipment not ...
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Nearly every router is affected by the FCC’s unprecedented ban. Until we learn more, you should wait on a new purchase if you can. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, ...
In March, citing national security concerns, the Federal Communications Commission said it was banning all new foreign-made WiFi router models from being imported or sold in the U.S. And because ...