FCC Bans Import of New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers
Similar to its ban on foreign drones, FCC says companies may apply for an exemption.
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission moved to block the import of new Wi-Fi routers Monday afternoon, citing cybersecurity concerns.
Routers already approved for import can still be brought into the country, and routers already here won’t be affected. But companies won’t be able to certify additional models unless they’re manufactured in the U.S., which the vast majority of routers are not.
“This action means that new models of foreign-produced routers will no longer be eligible for marketing or sale in the U.S.,” FCC Chairman Brendan Carr posted on X.
