The confusing U.S. router ban, explained: Which routers are banned?

The ban is sweeping, as virtually every consumer router on the market today is made overseas. However, the FCC also said that ...
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Gen 1 Starlink Routers Will Soon Be 'Obsolete' – But You Can Upgrade For Free

In November 2025, Starlink announced that it would phase out its first-generation (Gen 1) Wi-Fi routers that came bundled with initial Starlink internet connections. Subscribers still using the Gen 1 ...
CNET

My Expert Advice: Don’t Buy a Router Until We Know More About the FCC's Ban

The FCC’s sweeping ban applies to the sale of virtually every new Wi-Fi router. Without regular updates, yours might turn into a pumpkin by 2027.
CNET

FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban: One Popular Brand Just Got the First Exemption

Find out if your router is banned, when to expect firmware updates and what the latest news on the Federal Communications ...
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Stop using Cloudflare's default 1.1.1.1 DNS (changing one digit blocks malware at the router level)

Everyone uses Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1, but 1.1.1.2 is the one that actually protects you ...
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These 5 Wi-Fi tweaks cost nothing and work better than buying a new router

Stop blaming your router: 5 free Wi-Fi fixes that actually work ...