Last month, the Federal Communications Commission updated its Summary List, adding “consumer-grade routers manufactured in other countries.” The move came as the Executive Branch determined that foreign-made routers are “at risk of supply damage that could damage the US economy, critical infrastructure and national security,” but also presented a “significant cyber security risk that could … Read more
When it comes to internet services, we all want maximum speed and reliability. When we click on a link and hear just a few seconds, it can feel like forever. We expect immediate, unlimited access when we need information quickly for work, publishing news, watching movies and competing with friends in sports. Often, the cause … Read more
Last week’s FCC order banning foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, ironically, set a deadline for home Internet security. The commission insists that the ban does not affect consumer Wi-Fi routers that are currently on sale or in your home, only future products. However, as it stands, everyone’s foreign-made routers can only receive software updates until March 1, … Read more