Ars Technica

Cable lobby warns of chaos if FCC doesn’t relax ban on foreign routers

The cable industry’s primary lobby group is seeking a waiver of the Federal Communications Commission ban on foreign routers, warning of potential chaos if cable Internet service providers can’t ...
The New York Times

Is Your Router Due for an Upgrade? Here’s How to Tell.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo It’s easy to go years without thinking about your router, ...
Wired

Routers, Modems, and Why Knowing the Difference Is Crucial

To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...
Business Wire

Algorithms Are Reshaping News Visibility: Here’s How to Adapt

It’s hard to ignore the seismic shifts brought about by algorithm-driven content. Every time you scroll through your social media feed or check your favorite news app, algorithms are diligently at ...
Ars Technica

FCC: Router ban includes portable hotspots, but not phones with hotspot features

The Federal Communications Commission clarified this week that its sweeping ban on foreign-made consumer routers also affects portable hotspot devices. The FCC added a new section to an FAQ titled, ...
CNN

These are 2 best mesh Wi-Fi routers for stable, easy-to-use home internet

The fight for the throne went to the fastest data-slinger in my apartment. The Asus ZenWiFi BT6 landed the highest download speed scores on the Internet Health Test, averaging out at 652.7 Mbps.
Popular Mechanics

Despite the Government’s Ban, Netgear Just Got an Exemption to Keep Selling New WiFi Routers in the U.S.

Well, that came sooner than I’d expected. Hot on the heels of the news that the U.S. government had banned all foreign-made routers that weren’t already on sale or approved by the FCC, word came on ...
Fox Business

FBI offers urgent guidance on securing home routers after disrupting Russian intelligence hacking network

Foreign hackers are looking to exploit vulnerabilities in Americans' internet routers, and the FBI is offering tips for securing your home or office routers after it announced actions it took to crack ...
Engadget

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

The Federal Communications Commission has announced that Netgear has been given conditional approval that effectively exempts it from a previous ban on foreign-made networking routers. The conditional ...
BGR

Can You Actually Buy An American-Made Router In 2026?

In early 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a big announcement: It had banned routers produced in foreign countries due to national security concerns. That means any equipment not ...
ZDNet

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

The FBI and NSA are warning of new threats targeting routers. Attacks from Russian hackers can compromise your router. Update the firmware and tighten your router password. When was the last time you ...
BGR

Your Foreign Router Now Has An Expiration Date, According To The FCC

The FCC's ruling escalates previous discussions barring T.P. Link, which holds roughly 65% of the U.S. home router market, to include nearly every router sold in the U.S., as the vast majority of ...