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FCC Grants Netgear Conditional Approval For Routers

FCC Grants Netgear Conditional Approval For Routers

TL;DRNetgear got FCC permission to sell foreign-made routers until 2027.

Why it matters: Sets precedent for other router makers seeking exemptions from U.S. manufacturing requirements.

The FCC has granted (PDF) Netgear the first exemption from its foreign-made router ban, allowing the company to keep selling new consumer router models made outside the U.S. through Oct. 1, 2027. PCMag reports: The Defense Department reviewed Netgear's application for an…

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