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FCC Router Ban Targets Chinese Hackers. I Bet Yours Wasn't Even Made There

  • Michael Kan--PCMag.com
  • published date: 2026-04-17 17:18:13 UTC

The ban on foreign-made routers is tied to concerns about Chinese hacking, but a new study finds that imports of models from China have collapsed and shifted to other countries. You might think it's safe to assume your Wi-Fi router was made in China, but the …

You might think it's safe to assume your Wi-Fi router was made in China, but the US now imports a relatively small share of routers from the country, a new study finds. Imports from China have essen… [+3626 chars]