Credit: Netgear
TL;DR
- The FCC has started granting conditional approvals to certain Wi-Fi routers, allowing them to launch in the US market without posing security risks.
- Netgear is among the first to receive this approval, with its routers cleared for sale in the US at least until next year.
- The broader policy isn’t changing, meaning that new Wi-Fi routers launching in the US must pass a national security review before entering the market.
In March 2026, the FCC announced that all new foreign-made Wi-Fi routers will be blocked from getting approval to launch in the US market unless they pass strict government checks. Now, the regulatory body is easing that sweeping crackdown for some companies, granting its first “conditional approval” to select routers.
