US bans sale of all *new model* non-US made wifi routers

[maxbraketorque]

I'm surprised there isn't already a post on this announcement. Seems like a big deal for US consumers and the industry.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/fcc-just-banned-the-sale-of-new-wi-router-models-made-outside-us

 

[OzarkEdge]

Some FCC links on this matter:
News Release
Covered List (see March 23, 2026, entry at bottom of list)
FAQs

Fun FAQ: The Covered List does not restrict the import or sale of routers for the exclusive use by the federal government.

Operative word is 'leverage'... want to import a home router?... see the Executive Branch.

OE

 

[Tech9]

Hmm... this requirement effectively bans almost everything currently available on the market.

Designed in the US devices from Cisco, Netgear, Ubiquiti, etc. are all made outside of the US too.

 

[OzarkEdge]

Would seem so.

OE

 

[degrub]

Taco time !