The U.S. Government Could Soon Ban America’s Favorite Routers. I’ll Keep Recommending Them Until It Does.

US lawmakers, citing security issues, want TP-Link routers banned

US Commerce Department was urged to investigate and potentially ban the sale of certain networking products from TP‑Link Technologies

The U.S. Government Could Soon Ban America’s Favorite Routers. I’ll Keep Recommending Them Until It Does.

The U.S. government is thinking of banning TP-Link’s WiFi routers from sale. Here’s why that could create the very problem the feds are trying to avoid.

Our Editors Love These Routers, So Why Does the US Want to Ban Them?

With the backing of several US agencies, the Commerce Department is poised to ban the sale of TP-Link devices in the US, The Washington Post reports.

Drilling Down on Uncle Sam’s Proposed TP-Link Ban

The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to ban the sale of wireless routers and other networking gear from TP-Link Systems, a tech company that currently enjoys an estimated 50% market share among home users and small businesses. Experts say while the proposed ban may have more to do with TP-Link’s ties to China than any specific technical threats, much of the rest of the industry serving this market also sources hardware from China and ship…

Uncle Sam’s Router Reckoning: Decoding the TP-Link Ban Push

In the escalating tug-of-war between national security and consumer technology, the U.S. government is zeroing in on TP-Link, a dominant player in the home router market. Multiple federal agencies, including the Commerce Department, are proposing a ban on the sale of TP-Link products, citing grave concerns over ties to China and potential cybersecurity risks. This move, if enacted, could reshape the landscape for millions of American households …