FCC Router Ban 2026
The FCC just banned any new Wi-Fi routers made outside of the U.S., but it''s more complicated than you may think. Here''s what to know before you buy your next router.
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FAQs on Recent Updates to FCC Covered List
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FCC Expands its Covered List to Include Foreign-Produced Routers
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United States: FCC Adds Foreign-Made Routers to Covered List
The FCC updated its Covered List on March 23, 2026, to include all consumer-grade routers produced in a foreign country, except routers that receive approval from DoW or DHS.
FAQs on Recent Updates to FCC Covered List Regarding Routers
Is my device a consumer-grade router under the National Security Determination? Is there a list of indicators, totality of circumstances test, or layer-based criteria, separate from NIST IR
Here''s what the FCC ban on foreign-manufactured routers actually
Last week, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took the drastic step of banning the future import of consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers manufactured overseas.
FCC Covered List Update 2026: What The New Foreign-Made Router
On March 23, 2026, the FCC updated its Covered List to include consumer-grade routers produced in a foreign country. This is a major regulatory shift that affects how router manufacturers access the U.S.
FCC Updates Covered List to Include Foreign-Made Consumer Routers
Update Follows Determination by Executive Branch Agencies that Consumer-Grade Routers Produced in Foreign Countries Threaten National Security
FCC Foreign Router Ban 2026: National Security Impact
On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission enacted one of the most sweeping consumer technology restrictions in American regulatory history: a blanket prohibition on the import
FCC Adds New Foreign-Made Consumer Routers, Signaling the
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Find out if your router is banned, when to expect firmware updates and what the latest news on the Federal Communications Commission ban means for your home network.