The cable industry's main lobby group, NCTA, is requesting an FCC waiver to allow modifications to foreign-made routers already on the market, warning of potential broadband disruptions due to supply chain shortages. The routers were recently added to the FCC's Covered List over national security concerns, effectively banning new imports. The requested changes would only involve substituting certain components without altering functionality, aiming to maintain router availability while addressing security rules.
Background
In March, the FCC added all consumer-grade routers with foreign components to its Covered List due to national security concerns, effectively banning new imports. This has created supply chain challenges for cable ISPs who rely on these devices.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 5, 2026 at 02:34 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10