• The FCC extended the waiver for software and firmware updates on foreign-made routers to January 1, 2029, from the previous March 1, 2027 deadline.
  • The waiver now covers Class II changes as well, not just Class I.
  • The hardware ban remains for new devices, but existing routers can still be imported and sold.
  • The FCC is considering making the waiver permanent through a rulemaking process.
  • Manufacturers like Netgear and Eero have already received hardware ban exemptions.

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