Cable lobby warns of chaos if FCC doesn't relax ban on foreign routers
The NCTA cable lobby is requesting an expedited waiver from the FCC regarding a ban on foreign-made routers. They argue that supply chain shortages for memory and substrate components necessitate the use of these devices to prevent broadband service disruptions.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the tension between national security concerns regarding hardware supply chains and the practical realities of maintaining consumer internet infrastructure.
FCC router ban Cable lobby warns of chaos if FCC doesn t relax ban on foreign routers NCTA seeks waiver from foreign-router ban, citing memory and substrate shortages.
The article presents the lobby's argument while acknowledging the FCC's national security rationale.
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