The National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) is requesting a waiver from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its ban on foreign routers. The FCC's ban, implemented in March, added consumer-grade routers made partially outside the U.S. to its Covered List, which restricts devices considered a national security risk. The NCTA's petition, filed on June 4, 2026, seeks permission for its members' suppliers to modify certain components in existing routers on the Covered List, provided these modifications comply with FCC regulations.
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Cable Industry Seeks Waiver from FCC Ban on Foreign Routers
The NCTA has filed a petition with the FCC seeking a waiver to modify components in foreign routers affected by a recent ban. The FCC's restrictions, aimed at national security, currently prevent new or altered consumer-grade routers from being imported or sold in the U.S.
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Cable lobby warns of chaos if FCC doesn't relax ban on foreign routers
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