FCC adds foreign-made consumer routers to Covered List, blocking approval of new models

The FCC has updated its Covered List to include consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries, which means new covered models can no longer receive FCC equipment authorization unless they secure a Conditional Approval from the Department of War or DHS. The agency announced the move on March 23, 2026, after receiving a national security determination […] The post FCC adds foreign-made consumer routers to Covered List, blocking approval of new models appeared first on VPN Central.