I stopped stressing about public Wi-Fi after using this pocket router - why it works

The FCC wants vendors to make their gear in the US. It doesn't affect existing routers, but what does the ban mean for your internet setup down the line? Here's what you need to know.

The Federal Communications Commission bans the sale of new foreign-made routers in the US to protect national security. The ironic side effect: It could stop your current router from receiving vital security updates.

Your router is the gateway for all wireless communication within your home, so you should avoid anything that could increase its vulnerability to attacks.

For years, my family had a bundled package with Verizon Fios that included cable, VOIP and internet. But as my family’s watching habits turned to streaming, it was rare when we turned on the cable box. At the same time, Verizon’s costs have continued ...

Is Your Wi-Fi Router Safe From the FCC Ban? Nearly Every Major Brand Is Impacted

Router makers can seek conditional approvals under the same process used for the FCC ban on foreign-made drones. For drones, conditional approvals have been granted to US-based companies SiFly Aviation and Verge Aero, the Norwegian company ScoutDI, and Israeli company Mobilicom. Chinese drone-maker DJI sued the FCC over the ban.