The confusing U.S. router ban, explained: Which routers are banned?

Brands can apply for an exception, but getting one won't be easy. The Federal Communications Commission on Monday added all foreign-manufactured consumer routers to its Covered List — the federal government's running blacklist of communications equipment deemed a national security threat. The move effectively bans the sale of new WiFi routers made outside the country. The ban ...
2026-03-24 19:25:38