FCC Bans Sale of Foreign-Made Consumer Wi-Fi Routers and Mobile Hotspots

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The US Federal Communications Commission has banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hotspots manufactured outside the United States. The ruling affects a wide range of networking devices commonly used in homes and businesses. The move is part of broader US efforts to address national security concerns tied to foreign-made telecommunications equipment. Consumers and retailers will need to navigate the implications of the ban as it takes effect.

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