New US router rules could slow Wi-Fi upgrades and worsen security risks

New FCC rules require routers made outside the US to get special approval before they can be sold in the country. The goal is to reduce security risks after recent cyberattacks. However, since 71 percent of American households use routers provided by their internet service providers, this policy may unintentionally keep older and more vulnerable devices in people’s homes for longer. ISPs don’t have access to suitable US‑made models, and the approval process could slow down upgrades to newer Wi‑Fi technologies like Wi‑Fi 6E and Wi‑Fi 7. As a result, the rules might end up increasing security risks instead of reducing them.

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