TP-Link announced plans to assemble its Wi-Fi 8 routers domestically in Mississippi by partnering with Keytronic, aiming to gain FCC approval to sell its new routers in the US market. The company, founded in China but headquartered in California since October 2024, faces regulatory hurdles due to its origins and Chinese-sourced components, with assembly expected to begin as early as 2027 pending regulatory clearance.
Background
The FCC has imposed restrictions on consumer-grade networking equipment from countries deemed national security risks, affecting Chinese brands like TP-Link and Huawei. TP-Link relocated its headquarters to California in 2024 in an effort to rebrand as a US company while maintaining its global supply chain.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 21, 2026 at 03:25 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10