The US government has banned all new foreign-made consumer routers unless they receive FCC approval. Foreign manufacturers must disclose investors and foreign influence, and submit a plan to move production to the US. Exceptions may be granted by the DoD or DHS, though none have been listed yet. The policy affects major brands like Netgear, which manufactures abroad, while Starlink's US-made router is a notable exception. Bruce Schneier notes that US-made routers will likely be more expensive, and that security policy determines who bears the cost.
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