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Netgear and Eero gain exemptions from FCC foreign router ban
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The Federal Communications Commission has granted exemptions to Netgear and Eero from its ban on new foreign-made Wi-Fi routers. The move follows the original March 23 order that targeted devices with manufacturing or design outside the United States. Firmware updates for existing models will continue until at least January 1, 2029.
The Federal Communications Commission is considering new requirements for phone carriers that could increase vulnerabilities for cryptocurrency users. The proposal would mandate expanded identity collection by service providers.
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ABC and its Houston station KTRK-TV have asked the Federal Communications Commission to reaffirm that “The View” qualifies for an exemption from the agency’s political “equal opportunities” (often called “equal time”) rules, arguing the FCC’s current approach risks chilling constitutionally protected speech.
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has expressed concerns about Netflix's proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., citing potential issues in the streaming market. However, the FCC lacks authority to review the deal. Regulators including the Justice Department and FTC are examining it for antitrust implications.
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The Federal Communications Commission issued guidance on January 21, 2026, stating that late-night and daytime television talk shows may not qualify for exemptions from the equal time rule when featuring political interviews. This could require broadcasters to provide equal airtime to opposing candidates. The move has drawn criticism from Democratic commissioner Anna Gomez as an attempt to censor speech.