FCC extends security-update deadline for banned routers and drones
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The FCC extended until at least January 1, 2029 the deadline for vendors of banned consumer-grade internet routers and foreign-made drone systems to keep shipping security updates to US-based users. The notice allows only updates that patch vulnerabilities or preserve compatibility, not new features. The move preserves a limited support channel after the agency’s March 2026 import-and-sale ban.
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11.05.2026 14:00 2 articles · 16d ago
FCC extends security-update deadline for banned routers and drones
Initial DisclosureIn a **May 8, 2026** public notice, the **FCC Office of Engineering and Technology** extended the security-update deadline for banned devices from **March 2027** to **at least January 1, 2029**. The change covers **consumer-grade internet routers** and **foreign-made drone systems** still used by **US-based users**.
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- US: FCC Relaxes Foreign-Made Router Ban to Allow for Security Updates — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 11.05.2026 14:00
- US: FCC Relaxes Foreign-Made Router Ban to Allow for Security Updates — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 11.05.2026 14:00