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Take the QuizAbout the FCC's recent restriction on foreign-made routers
On March 23, 2026, the FCC added all consumer-grade routers produced outside the United States to its Covered List. New router models from foreign manufacturers can no longer receive FCC equipment authorization, which means they cannot be legally imported or sold in the US.
This restriction only applies to new, not-yet-authorized router models. It does not affect any router that has already received FCC authorization. Retailers can continue to sell previously authorized models, and consumers can continue to buy and use them normally.
Every device recommended by this tool has already been authorized by the FCC. You can purchase any router from our results without concern about this ruling.
For more details, see AP News' coverage of the ruling.
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