"The FCC's original justification for the router ban was that foreign routers automatically pose a national security threat due to incidents like Volt Typhoon, where Netgear routers were targeted."
"The Conditional Approval process requires router makers to submit a detailed plan to establish or expand manufacturing in the United States, yet Netgear has not publicly committed to this."
The FCC has conditionally approved Netgear to import consumer routers, cable modems, and gateways until October 1, 2027, despite the company's manufacturing in Asia. The approval follows a Pentagon determination that these devices do not pose national security risks. This decision contradicts the FCC's previous stance that foreign routers inherently threaten national security. Netgear has not committed to US manufacturing, raising questions about the rationale behind the exemption and the effectiveness of the FCC's Conditional Approval process.
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