US regulator blacklists all new foreign-made routersWASHINGTON, United States, March 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The US Federal Communications Commission on Monday banned authorizations for all new consumer routers produced in foreign countries, citing "national security" reasons. The FCC noted that the blacklisting does not apply to routers already acquired by consumers, and does not prevent retailers from importing and selling routers that previously received FCC equipment authorization. The national security determination on which the decision was based said that "allowing routers produced abroad to dominate the US market creates unacceptable economic, national security, and countersecurity risks." The determination said that foreign-produced routers posed risks to US supply chains and create a "severe cybersecurity risk." In December, the FCC made a similar national security-based determination in banning drones produced in foreign countries.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 24, 2026 03:59 UTC