"The Federal Communications Commission added all foreign-made consumer routers to its 'Covered List', banning their sale in the US market due to cybersecurity risks."
"Existing foreign-made routers can still be used and sold, but no new models produced outside the United States will be allowed on the American market."
"The FCC expressed concerns that routers made outside the United States pose cybersecurity risks that could disrupt important infrastructure or even harm citizens."
"This decision aligns with national security strategies emphasizing that the United States must never be dependent on any outside power for core components necessary to the nation's defense."
The FCC has added all foreign-made consumer routers to its 'Covered List', banning their sale in the US market. This decision stems from concerns over cybersecurity risks posed by foreign routers, which could disrupt infrastructure and harm citizens. Existing foreign-made routers can still be used and sold, but no new models will be allowed. This aligns with national security strategies emphasizing independence from foreign components. The ban does not apply to routers purchased for federal government use.
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