FCC Bans Routers Made Outside USA. But What IS a Router?

FCC Bans Routers Made Outside USA. But What IS a Router?

The FCC recently announced a ban on the sale of consumer-grade internet routers manufactured outside the United States. More specifically, the FCC received a National Security Determination that caused them to update their “Covered List,” to include all foreign-made consumer-grade routers.  The stated purpose of the ban is to reduce cyber risk against American consumers. But several details of the ban, and the process for manufacturers to get an…

New Global Electronics Association Report Examines FCC Router Restrictions and Supply Chain Challenges

New Global Electronics Association Report Examines FCC Router Restrictions and Supply Chain Challenges 431279_sandyge… Apr 9, 2026 Apr 9, 2026 The Global Electronics Association today released a new report, “Routers, Restrictions, and Reality: The FCC’s Latest Supply Chain Curveball,” examining the Federal Communications Commission’s March 2026 decision to add all foreign-produced consumer routers to its Covered List.The report explores the pot…