The FCC's Wi-Fi Router Ban Explained: We Answer Your Biggest Questions
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The Federal Communications Commission has banned future foreign-made Wi-Fi routers due to cybersecurity concerns. The ban targets new router models made outside the US, while existing models are exempt and can continue to receive software updates.
The US Federal Communications Commission has banned future foreign-made Wi-Fi routers. The ban targets new models made outside the US, citing cybersecurity threats. Existing models are exempt and can continue to receive software updates. The ban aims to push vendors to build routers in the US. Many routers are currently made in China, Taiwan, India, and Vietnam. The US has long been concerned about China hacking US targets through Chinese-made products.
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