The FCC just gave ASUS a temporary relief from the nationwide ban on foreign-made networking gear. After the Department of Defense determined that the company poses no apparent national security risk, ASUS can finally sell its new routers in the US once again. This permission brings a huge sigh of relief to ASUS as it prepares to launch its next generation of wireless hardware, including the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Series.
The FCC permit paves the way for new ASUS wireless products launch
The temporary relief from the FCC gives ASUS an 18-month window, which lasts until March 6th, 2028. This permit covers practically the entire ASUS wireless networking hardware portfolio. The green light includes popular ASUS product lines like the gaming-focused ROG and TUF series, along with ZenWiFi mesh systems, RT devices, and portable Wi-Fi hotspots.
The tech firm recently introduced its upcoming lineup of Wi-Fi 8 wireless networking products, which is already launching in Canada next month. Thanks to the green light, ASUS can now plan a timeline to sell these routers in the US.
Major ASUS rivals like TP-Link remain blocked from the US market
While ASUS celebrates this major win, some of its biggest rivals are still awaiting a green light from the FCC. Other major manufacturers like Netgear, Amazon Eero, and SpaceX Starlink secured their own exemptions earlier this year. However, the Federal Communications Commission still hasn’t approved TP-Link to sell its wireless networking products in the US.
The government originally legislated this ban on new foreign-made wireless networking gear to prevent cybersecurity risks, apart from supply chain vulnerabilities. TP-Link has tried to distance itself from its Chinese roots by moving its headquarters to California. Despite these efforts, TP-Link is still banned from launching any new networking hardware in the country.Â
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