# FCC Bans Imports of All Foreign-Made Consumer Routers Over Cybersecurity Risk

_Monday, March 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM EDT · Cybersecurity · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

The Federal Communications Commission banned the import and sale of all foreign-manufactured consumer routers in the United States, citing national security concerns. The ban applies immediately to new imports and gives retailers a 90-day window to clear existing inventory. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said foreign-made routers present unacceptable risks of backdoor access and data exfiltration. The decision primarily affects Chinese manufacturers including TP-Link, which holds significant US market share. Industry groups warned the ban could raise consumer prices and create supply shortages.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-23/fcc-bans-all-foreign-made-routers-citing-security)

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