The ban will focus on "new" or future Wi-Fi router models made outside the US, in an effort to stamp out cybersecurity threats posed by vulnerable networking gear. That said, the FCC also issued a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. It’s usually possible to take back control of a hacked wifi router, and there are several simple measures you can take that should ...

The FCC Just Banned the Sale of New Wi-Fi Router Models Made Outside US The surprising order means any new Wi-Fi router models sold in the country must be US-made, or receive an exemption from the ...

Whether it's for your home network or that of friends and family, knowing when to upgrade your router can be a bit tricky. Not everyone is keeping up with the latest developments in Wi-Fi standards ...

The Federal Communications Commission has banned new consumer internet routers manufactured outside the US, citing national security concerns. The ban doesn’t affect any routers already in American ...

As it stands, the FCC is only permitting software updates to consumer foreign-made routers until March 1, 2027. The big ...

The FCC’s sweeping ban applies to the sale of virtually every new Wi-Fi router. Without regular updates, yours might turn into a pumpkin by 2027. Joe Supan Senior Writer Joe Supan is a senior writer ...