SpaceX · Donald Trump · U.S. · Engadget
Already, the ban has hit several roadblocks, as the FCC looks to implement a ruling that many critics warned was
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In May, the FCC issued a public notice that routers can "continue to receive software and firmware updates that mitigate harm to U.S. consumers" until at least January 1, 2029.
Key facts
- As it stands, T.P. Link produces roughly 35% of America's home routers, down from over 60% in 2024
- To date, at least 11 companies have received waivers to sell their routers in the United States through 2027
- In May, the FCC issued a public notice that routers can "continue to receive software and firmware updates that mitigate harm to U.S. consumers" until at least January 1, 2029
- In March 2026, the FCC banned all international home internet routers, citing how "malicious actors have exploited security gaps in foreign-made routers to attack American households, disrupt
Summary
The Trump administration has roundly criticized America's technological sector for its dependence on international partners. In March 2026, the FCC banned all international home internet routers, citing how "malicious actors have exploited security gaps in foreign-made routers to attack American households, disrupt networks, enable espionage, and facilitate intellectual property theft. And while firms are allowed to continue selling routers currently on the market, the FCC barred them from providing software updates to their existing customers after 2027. Already, the ban has hit several roadblocks, as the FCC looks to implement a ruling that many critics warned was unrealistic. America's router market relies on foreign partners, particularly from Southeast Asia, to source and design its products. As it stands, T.P. Link produces roughly 35% of America's home routers, down from over 60% in 2024. In the wake of the ruling, T.P. Link met with the FCC to secure conditional approva l for its routers.