Source: PC Mag
“Less than a month after announcing a controversial ban on foreign-made routers, the FCC says it will exempt Netgear, allowing it to sell new Wi-Fi routers and mesh models to consumers, even though they’re manufactured outside the US. The Defense Department reviewed Netgear’s application for an exemption and found that its products ‘do not pose risks to US national security.’ The FCC’s order doesn’t elaborate on why. Netgear is based in San Jose, California, although its products are made in Asia.” [editor’s note: Amazing what some brown paper bags stuffed with cash can get done, isn’t it? – TLK] (04/14/26)
https://www.pcmag.com/news/netgear-scores-the-first-exemption-from-the-fccs-foreign-made-router-ban