FCC's Wi-Fi Router Ban Explained
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You can still use your current router. Existing models can still be sold, but no new models. The next time you upgrade your internet router, you might notice your options are a little slimmer. In an update this week,
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Man changes out an old wireless router while looking at his phone - Vladimir Soldatov/Getty Images Replacing old tech is a vital part of ensuring the items you rely on are up-to-date, as secure as possible, and offer the speeds and features you need.
The ban is sweeping, as virtually every consumer router on the market today is made overseas. However, the FCC also said that previously approved WiFi routers can still be operated and sold. An FCC communication states that the "action does not impact a consumer’s continued use of routers they previously acquired.