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FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Over National Security Concerns

3/28/2026

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned import of foreign-made consumer routers for national security.
The ban was announced on March 23 to prevent vulnerabilities that could disrupt critical infrastructure.
The FCC cited past cyberattacks linked to foreign routers as justification.
Existing routers approved before March 23 can still be sold and used.
The FCC may grant conditional approvals for devices deemed safe by the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned import of foreign-made consumer routers for national security.
The ban was announced on March 23 to prevent vulnerabilities that could disrupt critical infrastructure.
The FCC cited past cyberattacks linked to foreign routers as justification.
Existing routers approved before March 23 can still be sold and used.
The FCC may grant conditional approvals for devices deemed safe by the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.