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US Regulator Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Citing National Security

A US regulator, the FCC, has implemented a new policy to blacklist all newly manufactured foreign-made routers for consumers due to national security concerns, impacting international technology supply chains and affecting major brands.

23 Mar, 21:15 — 24 Mar, 06:03
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ReutersVery High140d ago

US regulator bans imports of new foreign-made routers, citing security concerns - Reuters

US regulator bans imports of new foreign-made routers, citing security concerns  Reuters

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BBCHigh140d ago

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.

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bloombergHigh140d ago

FCC Bans Wireless Router Imports, Citing Security Concerns - Bloomberg.com

FCC Bans Wireless Router Imports, Citing Security Concerns  Bloomberg.com

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual140d ago

US bans another 'made-in-China' gadget

America's FCC has added all foreign-made home routers to a security risk list. This action targets Chinese-made electronics over safety concerns. The ban prevents new routers from entering the US market. This move follows previous import bans on Chinese drones. Routers connect homes to the internet and are crucial for national security.

By TOI TECH DESK

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straits-timesMostly Factual140d ago

US FCC bans wireless router imports, citing security concerns - The Straits Times

US FCC bans wireless router imports, citing security concerns  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual140d ago

FCC bans wireless-router imports, citing threat to national security

While the commission said companies could apply for exemptions, the move could dramatically shake up the market for routers, which are primarily made overseas.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual140d ago

FCC banning imports of new Chinese-made routers, citing security concerns

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seeking-alphaMixed140d ago

U.S. bans new foreign-made routers over security risks

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RapplerMostly Factual140d ago

US regulator bans imports of new foreign-made routers, citing security concerns

China is estimated to control at least 60% of the US market for home routers. The FCC order does not impact the import or use of existing models, but will ban new ones.

By Reuters

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zerohedgeLow140d ago

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Wireless Routers

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Wireless Routers The FCC has banned the import of all new foreign-made consumer wireless routers, citing "severe national security risks". The decision, announced today, follows a White House-convened inter-agency review that determined these devices - primarily those manufactured overseas - pose unacceptable threats to US households, critical infrastructure, and the economy. Major brands like TP-Link (which holds a dominant share of the U.S. market), Ne...

By Tyler Durden

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myjoyonlineMixed140d ago

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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