Home Computing News FCC just banned foreign-made routers, but you don't need to throw yours in the bin just yet. Misha / Unsplash The FCC has officially added foreign-made routers to its Covered List, a list of equipment deemed a national security threat to the United States. This means no new foreign-produced routers can be sold in America, unless they are granted a special exemption. If you are wondering what that means for your current router sitting in your living room, don’t panic yet. For now, the ban only affects new router approvals. Why is the US government worried about your router? According to the National Security Determination issued on March 20, 2026, routers have become the target for hackers and state-sponsored cyber attackers.…