The U.S. government is banning the importation of new routers made overseas, meaning consumers will no longer be able to purchase devices from many popular manufacturers. On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers produced abroad to its “Covered List” of communications equipment that poses an “unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.” The agency specifically cited the exploitation of foreign-made routers in the Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon cyberattacks.
But the thing is, the vast majority of routers are manufactured overseas. So where does that leave you?
What does the FCC router ban cover?
The FCC’s order bans the import of “all consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries.” While there is no list of specific companies or devices covered by this ban, at least 60% of home routers in the U.S. are estimated to come from
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