FCC Clampdown Jolts Wi‑Fi 7

Telecom in the U.S. is trying to lock down networks, renegotiate video economics, and modernize 911 — while the FCC rewrites the rules. The question is whether operators can secure gear, keep leverage...

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• Telecom in the U.S. is trying to lock down networks, renegotiate video economics, and modernize 911 — while the FCC rewrites the rules. The question is whether operators can secure gear, keep leverage...
• Start with security. In late March, the FCC barred new foreign-made Wi‑Fi routers from being approved for sale in the U.S., citing recent attacks — Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon. Existing devices and a...
• That hits supply chains immediately. TP‑Link — which holds about 65% of the U.S. consumer and small‑business router market — said it “welcomes this evaluation,” and Netgear emphasized its “security‑fi...
• Critics say a “new approvals” ban won’t cure the core problem. The EFF’s Thorin Klosowski points to unpatched gear and poor end‑of‑life notices. Bitdefender’s Bogdan Botezatu says the installed base w...
• The FCC left a path: DoD and DHS can grant conditional approvals, and Ookla’s Mike Dano expects many vendors will pursue waivers. That matters because Comcast and Charter are pushing Wi‑Fi 7 alongside...

People & Sources

1. The New York Times - 2026-03-31T20:07:32.000Z
2. Reuters - 2026-03-31T03:30:00.000Z
3. Ars Technica - 2026-03-30T20:18:16.000Z
4. ExecutiveGov - 2026-03-31T21:03:33.000Z
5. TVTechnology - 2026-03-30T18:44:42.000Z
6. TVTechnology - 2026-03-31T17:49:58.000Z
7. The National Law Review - 2026-04-02T20:35:41.000Z
8. sportsbusinessjournal.com - 2026-03-30T23:21:43.000Z
9. ExecutiveGov - 2026-04-02T11:08:08.000Z

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