The Federal Communications Commission has extended the deadline for software and firmware updates on certain banned drones and routers to January 2029. The move covers devices added to a national security list in late 2025 and early 2026.
The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology posted the announcement on May 8. It allows updates that mitigate harm to US consumers for uncrewed aircraft systems and foreign-made routers on the Covered List of communications equipment.
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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.
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.
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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.
Mexican cartel drones forced a temporary shutdown of El Paso International Airport on Wednesday, prompting swift action from U.S. authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially imposed a 10-day closure citing special security reasons, but lifted it hours later after the Department of War disabled the drones. Officials confirmed no ongoing threat to commercial travel.
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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.