TP-Link Meets With FCC About Router Ban Exemption, Says It's a 'US Company'
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TP-Link met with FCC officials to discuss an exemption from the foreign-made router ban, arguing it's a US company. The company faces scrutiny over its Chinese ties and ownership structure.
TP-Link met with FCC officials to discuss an exemption from the foreign-made router ban. The company argued it's a US company with headquarters in Irvine, California. TP-Link was founded in China but spun off its Chinese counterpart in 2022. The FCC's router ban is aimed at preventing potential spying threats from Chinese-made routers. TP-Link's founder and CEO, Jeffrey Chao, is a Chinese citizen seeking US permanent residency. The company will face scrutiny over its ownership structure and ties to China when it applies for the exemption.
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