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Amazon eero routers dodge US ban with conditional approval
23 Apr
Summary
- eero routers secured conditional approval to bypass US ban.
- Approval hinges on Pentagon's assessment of national security risks.
- Amazon must submit plans for US manufacturing expansion.
Amazon's eero Wi-Fi routers have been granted conditional approval by the FCC, exempting them from the recent US ban on foreign-made network devices. This decision follows a review by the Department of Defense, which determined that eero products do not pose significant national security risks.
The exemption allows Amazon to continue obtaining FCC equipment authorization for new eero models, including those for its Leo satellite internet service. To secure this approval, Amazon committed to developing a plan for expanding manufacturing within the United States.
Similar exemptions have also been granted to Netgear and Adtran. The FCC's ban aims to address supply chain vulnerabilities, though most routers are manufactured abroad. Companies like TP-Link are also seeking similar exemptions, highlighting the ongoing nature of this policy adjustment.
