What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US

The FCC has banned new consumer routers manufactured outside the US citing national security vulnerabilities exploited in recent cyberattacks, requiring all new foreign-made routers to obtain Department of Defense and Homeland Security approval before sale. This regulatory shift affects virtually all major router manufacturers (TP-Link, Netgear, Asus, Google, Amazon, etc.) and will create supply chain disruptions and compliance burdens for IT organizations managing enterprise networks that rely on consumer-grade equipment. Technology leaders must prepare for potential router availability constraints, navigate the uncertain approval process, and evaluate domestic sourcing strategies while existing equipment remains unaffected.