FCC Bans All Foreign-Made Routers Citing Security Risks
Bloomberg.com • • general
Key Points:
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of new models of foreign-produced consumer wireless routers due to national security concerns identified by an interagency panel.
- The ban targets routers that are primarily manufactured overseas, which are widely used by consumers and businesses to create Wi-Fi networks for various internet-enabled devices.
- Companies affected by the ban can apply for exemptions, but the policy is expected to significantly disrupt the market for consumer wireless routers.
