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FCC bans sale of most wireless routers in the US over security concerns

9to5mac.com — March 24, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC

The FCC has banned the sale of nearly all wireless routers in the US due to national security risks. The ruling cites unacceptable risks to national security and the safety of US persons from foreign-made routers, impacting devices used in most American homes. Existing routers are not affected, but internet service providers face challenges supplying new devices as production of US-made alternatives scales up.

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