FCC Bans New Overseas-Made Home Routers, Pushes for Onshore Production
The FCC has barred the sale of new consumer Wi‑Fi routers manufactured outside the United States, requiring Conditional Approval for foreign-made models and signaling a shift toward onshore production. Existing routers and those already on sale aren’t affected, but imports of new overseas-made routers will need FCC clearance, which could lead to higher prices as manufacturers adapt and seek exemptions.