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FCC bans wireless-router imports, citing threat to national security

While the commission said companies could apply for exemptions, the move could dramatically shake up the market for routers, which are primarily made overseas.

FCC banning imports of new Chinese-made routers, citing security concerns

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Wireless Routers

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Wireless Routers The FCC has banned the import of all new foreign-made consumer wireless routers, citing "severe national security risks". The decision, announced today, follows a White House-convened inter-agency review that determined these devices - primarily those manufactured overseas - pose unacceptable threats to US households, critical infrastructure, and the economy. Major brands like TP-Link (which holds a dominant share of the U.S. market), Ne...

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