# FCC Restricts New Foreign-Made Devices

The Federal Communications Commission has restricted certain new foreign-made drones, Wi-Fi routers, and home robotic devices from entering the U.S. market unless they receive an exemption or special approval, citing cybersecurity and national security concerns. Netgear and Eero have approvals for some new router models, while approval-related delays may affect product availability and choice; previously approved devices remain available. This is a market-access and regulatory development, not a specific government procurement opportunity, but it may affect sourcing and replacement planning for organizations that use these device categories.

- Procurement teams sourcing affected devices should verify whether specific models are approved or exempt before planning purchases; the restrictions do not mean previously approved devices are unavailable.
- Potential approval delays and narrower product choices may affect acquisition timelines and the range of available products, particularly for new models.
- Companies supplying routers, drones, and home robotic devices may need to account for FCC approval status when assessing U.S. market availability. Netgear and Eero have approvals for some new router models.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 24, 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
> Security updates are really important because without those fixes, your device can become more vulnerable to hackers over time.
> — Pang-Chieh Ho, Consumer Reports

### Sources
- [Consumer Reports: Explaining the FCC ban on robovacs, routers and drones](https://www.krgv.com/videos/consumer-reports-explaining-the-fcc-ban-on-robovacs-routers-and-drones) - KRGV