# FCC Restricts New Connected Devices

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has restricted certain new foreign-made drones, Wi-Fi routers, and home robotic devices from entering the U.S. market unless they qualify for an exemption or receive special approval, citing cybersecurity and national security concerns. Netgear and Eero have received approval for certain new router models, but those approvals do not establish availability for every model. Government buyers and contractors sourcing connected devices may face a narrower product pool or delays as they verify which products are approved.

- Procurement teams should check model-specific FCC approval or exemption status and confirm availability before specifying or purchasing affected devices.
- The restrictions make product security updates and data-privacy considerations relevant alongside sourcing and delivery planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

### Vendors
- Netgear (Manufacturer with approval for certain new router models)
- Eero (Manufacturer with approval for certain new router models)

### Key Quotes
> While this news is encouraging for any consumers that are buying these products, these bans could still mean that there are going to be fewer choices on the market overall, and that we might be experiencing delays getting any new products from manufacturers that haven’t been approved yet.
> — Pang-Chieh Ho, Consumer Reports

### Sources
- [Consumer Reports: FCC bans some robovacs, routers and drones - WISN](https://www.wisn.com/article/consumer-reports-fcc-bans-robovacs-routers-drones/73773059) - WISN