La FCC extiende hasta 2029 las actualizaciones para drones y routers prohibidos

9 de mayo de 2026

Reportado por IA

La Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones ha extendido hasta enero de 2029 el plazo para realizar actualizaciones de software y firmware en determinados drones y routers prohibidos. La medida abarca dispositivos añadidos a una lista de seguridad nacional a finales de 2025 y principios de 2026.

La Oficina de Ingeniería y Tecnología de la FCC publicó el anuncio el 8 de mayo. La medida permite actualizaciones que mitiguen los daños a los consumidores estadounidenses para sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas y routers de fabricación extranjera incluidos en la Lista de equipos de comunicaciones cubiertos.

FCC bans new foreign-made routers as security risk

24 de marzo de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagen generada por IA

The Federal Communications Commission announced on March 23, 2026, that new consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the US pose an unacceptable national security risk and will be added to its Covered List. The ban applies to sales of new models but spares existing and previously authorized routers. Manufacturers may seek exemptions by planning to shift production to the US.

Router firms respond to FCC foreign Wi-Fi ban amid cyber threats

Following the FCC's March 23 announcement banning sales of new Wi-Fi routers with major foreign manufacturing due to security risks, companies like TP-Link and Netgear have responded with production shift plans, while experts cite threats like Salt Typhoon and warn of update cutoffs after March 1, 2027. No exemptions granted yet; Starlink routers appear unaffected.

FCC router ban: Cyberattack links and expert backlash

30 de marzo de 2026 Reportado por IA

One week after the FCC banned sales of new foreign-made Wi-Fi routers over national security risks, new details emerge on implicated cyberattacks and growing criticism of the broad policy's effectiveness.

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Communications Authority invites feedback on new internet installation rules

4 de mayo de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Communications Authority of Kenya has invited public feedback on proposed guidelines to improve the safety and reliability of internet infrastructure. The rules address growing public complaints about poorly installed fiber cables hanging on poles, walls, and streets. Comments are due by May 20.

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