The Great Disconnection: FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers in a Massive National Security Crackdown

The FCC has extended its ban on foreign-manufactured consumer-grade devices to include routers, prohibiting domestic sales unless an explicit FCC exemption is granted. The rule forces manufacturers to either relocate production to the U.S. or exit the American market, and is expected to tighten supply, raise prices, and be justified by the FCC as a national security measure.