A New Government Ruling Bans Foreign-Made WiFi Routers—But Your Current Setup Is Probably Safe

FCC's Router Ban Quietly Places an Expiration Date on Home Internet Security

As it stands, the FCC is only permitting software updates to consumer foreign-made routers until March 1, 2027. The big question is how it'll rule on the issue in the coming months.

A New Government Ruling Bans Foreign-Made WiFi Routers—But Your Current Setup Is Probably Safe

Companies now cannot sell new internet routers if they’re made overseas. Here’s why you might consider upgrading now, and why you might not need to.

Will the FCC's Ban on Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers Drive Up Prices?

You probably don’t think much about your Wi-Fi router — until it stops working, that is. But a new government policy could make replacing it more expensive. The Federal Communications Commission has banned the sale of certain foreign-made routers over national security concerns, a move that could limit supply and push prices higher for U.S. consumers. In a statement Monday, FCC chairman Brendan Carr said the move follows a determination that som…