TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits

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What happened

TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US, still needs exemption from FCC ban.

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  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:53:42 UTC.

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