FCC Bans Imports Of New Foreign-Made Routers Over National Security Concerns; China Estimated To Control 60% Home Routers
Published on: March 24, 2026, 10:41 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The US Federal Communications Commission has banned imports of new foreign-made routers citing cybersecurity risks. The order, effective through March 2027, does not affect existing authorised devices. Officials warned such routers could enable espionage and disrupt critical infrastructure, amid rising concerns over Chinese-linked technology.
