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FCC Issues Blanket Ban on Non-US Consumer Routers, Citing Escalating National Security Risks The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) has issued a sweeping mandate banning all consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the United States. In a departure from previous targeted restrictions, this new directive does not specify individual brands, instead applying a broad prohibition based on the country of origin. The FCC justifies this move by labeling these devices as "inherent threats to national security" due to their history of frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks. From Voluntary Standards to Mandatory Bans While security vulnerabilities in small-office and home-office (SOHO) devices have been a long-standing concern, the approach to solving them has shifted dramatically. Under the Biden administration, the focus remained on "positive reinforcement" through voluntary security certifications and labels. However, under the current Trump administration , the...