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FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Over Cybersecurity Risks

4/11/2026

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of all foreign-made consumer routers, citing cybersecurity risks.
The decision follows a ban on drones, praised by Michigan Representative John Moolenaar.
The FCC said the routers could facilitate espionage and disrupt infrastructure.
China controls about 60% of the U.S. router market.
TP-Link Systems, a California-based company tied to China, faces scrutiny over its marketing and defends its independence and security standards.

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Story summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of all foreign-made consumer routers, citing cybersecurity risks.
The decision follows a ban on drones, praised by Michigan Representative John Moolenaar.
The FCC said the routers could facilitate espionage and disrupt infrastructure.
China controls about 60% of the U.S. router market.
TP-Link Systems, a California-based company tied to China, faces scrutiny over its marketing and defends its independence and security standards.