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Risky Bulletin: FCC relaxes foreign router ban to allow for security updates
The FCC has extended the deadline for security updates on banned foreign-made routers from March 2027 to January 1, 2029. The agency originally banned the sale of foreign routers in March 2024 but is allowing vendors additional time to deliver patches under the revised timeline.
Why it matters: Network operators and IT teams must track when their foreign-manufactured router deployments reach end-of-support; security updates will cease in January 2029, requiring replacement planning and budget allocation to avoid running unpatched equipment.
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Risky Bulletin: FCC relaxes foreign router ban to allow for security updates
The FCC has extended its security update window for foreign-made routers from March 2027 to January 1, 2029. The agency originally banned the sale of foreign routers in March 2026 but permitted continued security updates for a limited period. The extended timeline reflects feedback from government and private sector stakeholders seeking more time to phase out affected devices.
Why it matters: Network operators and IT teams relying on foreign routers now have until January 2029 to apply final security patches and plan replacement timelines, reducing exposure windows for critical devices in production environments.
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