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Last updated: March 24, 2026, 6:30 AM ET

Regulatory & Networking Security

The FCC imposed a sweeping ban on the import of all new foreign-made consumer routers, responding to regulatory committee pressure over espionage risks and potential botnet infiltration, a move which analysts suggest could immediately impact manufacturers like TP-Link. This protective measure aims to secure domestic network infrastructure against state-sponsored threats, tightening the security posture for home internet users nationwide.