FCC extends security-update waiver for foreign-made routers to 2029

The Federal Communications Commission has extended until at least January 1, 2029 the deadline allowing foreign-made consumer routers and certain drone systems to receive software and firmware updates in the U.S. The move modifies a March 2026 rule that banned new imports and sales of foreign-made consumer-grade routers, while preserving exemptions for devices approved by DoD/DHS and limiting updates to security/compatibility fixes rather than new features.

Part of the PlainSec briefing for 2026-05-11

Sources

• Risky Biz News
• Infosecurity Magazine
• The Record from Recorded Future
• Dark Reading