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The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason
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The FCC granted Netgear conditional approval to import consumer routers, cable modems, and cable gateways into the US until October 1st, 2027. This decision comes despite Netgear manufacturing these devices in Asia without plans to relocate production to the US.
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- Concern: The lack of transparency in the FCC's decision raises concerns about potential backdoors in Netgear's routers, which could be exploited by the US government, undermining user trust.
- Concern: The absence of competition in the router market due to this decision could lead to stagnation in innovation and security improvements, negatively impacting consumers.
- Concern: There are fears that Netgear's approval may be tied to unethical practices, suggesting a troubling trend of corruption in regulatory decisions.