- The ramifications of the FCC’s new restriction on foreign-produced consumer routers are starting to sink in
- It appears to lock out anyone that doesn’t make their routers in the U.S. – and that’s just about everyone
- Vendors are heavily reliant on China, Vietnam and Taiwan for manufacturing
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the networking waters, the Federal Communications Comm...
The FCC's decision to ban foreign-produced consumer routers raises several concerns and questions. On the surface, the decision appears to be motivated by national security and cybersecurity concerns, as foreign-produced routers are seen as introducing a vulnerability that could disrupt critical infrastructure and pose a severe risk. However, the broad definition of "foreign produced" may lead to unintended consequences such as increased costs for consumers due to potential supply chain disrupti...
