The Trump administration has exempted SpaceX's Starlink routers from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ban on foreign-made routers. A public notice issued by the FCC stated that Starlink routers received approval from the Department of Defense. This exemption is valid until February 1, 2028. The FCC's updated Covered List includes consumer-grade routers made partially outside the US, which are considered to pose an unacceptable risk to national security. As many routers are built with foreign components, major vendors will require exemptions to comply with the new regulations.
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FCC Exempts SpaceX's Starlink Routers from Ban on Foreign-Made Devices
The Trump administration has granted SpaceX's Starlink routers an exemption from the FCC's ban on foreign-made routers, which is effective until February 1, 2028. This decision follows the FCC's update to the Covered List, which identifies devices that may pose national security risks.
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