U.S. Department of Commerce and supporting federal agencies proposed ban on future sales of TP-Link devices in the United States for reported on 2025-11-09
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The U.S. government is backing a proposed ban on future sales of TP-Link wireless routers and networking gear in the United States, a move that could affect devices widely used by home users and small businesses. Officials reportedly view the products as a sensitive-data risk because of alleged Chinese government influence. If adopted, the restriction could reshape access to low-cost networking gear across the U.S. consumer and small-office market.
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U.S. government backs proposed TP-Link sales ban
Legal Policy Action UpdateThe U.S. government is backing a proposed ban on future sales of TP-Link Systems wireless routers and other networking gear in the United States, with more than a half-dozen federal departments and agencies supporting the move over concerns that the devices handle sensitive American data and remain subject to Chinese government influence. TP-Link Systems denies the allegations and says it fully split from TP-Link Technologies over the past three years, while also disputing claims about its market share.
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- Drilling Down on Uncle Sam’s Proposed TP-Link Ban — krebsonsecurity.com — 09.11.2025 20:14
- Drilling Down on Uncle Sam’s Proposed TP-Link Ban — krebsonsecurity.com — 09.11.2025 20:14