After months of regulatory delays affecting many overseas router brands, Asus has obtained FCC clearance to sell a broad range of its networking products in the US, gaining a crucial market opportunity. Meanwhile, TP-Link remains unable to introduce new models due to unresolved scrutiny tied to its corporate affiliations.
- Asus routers gain 18-month FCC approval for US sale starting September 2026
- Other brands like Netgear and Eero also regain market access
- TP-Link blocked from selling new routers amid investigations and legal issues
What happened
Asus can now offer its consumer and business router lines, including gaming and mesh systems, in the US through March 2028 under an 18-month conditional approval. Other major players like Netgear and Amazon’s Eero have also secured approvals. But TP-Link cont...
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