TP-Link Moves to Assemble Routers In the US Following Import Ban
TP-Link plans to begin assembling routers in Mississippi as early as 2027 after the FCC banned imports of new foreign-made consumer routers over security concerns. Engadget reports: The company has signed a letter of intent with manufacturer Key Tronic and, pending approval from regulators, TP-Link says stateside assembly of its routers could start at a Mississippi production line as soon as…
TP-Link aims to begin manufacturing routers in the United States starting in 2027, following an FCC ban on the import of new consumer routers due to security concerns. Engadget reports that the company has signed a letter of intent with Key Tronic, a manufacturer, and hopes to start producing routers at a Mississippi facility as early as early 2027. TP-Link intends to initially produce Wi-Fi 8 routers under this arrangement.
The agreement is part of TP-Link's long-term strategy to boost US investment in high-tech manufacturing and create jobs by designing and assembling next-generation products for American consumers on American soil. However, the company acknowledges that it will still need to source certain components from abroad, as they are not available domestically.
This situation, according to TP-Link's corporate affairs officer Steve Kovsky, is not unique to TP-Link but reflects the challenges faced by all manufacturers seeking to bring production back to the US.
PC Mag cites Steve Kovsky, who noted that sourcing components from outside the US is a common issue for manufacturers attempting to onshore production. The move by TP-Link to assemble routers in Mississippi could potentially pave the way for other tech companies to follow suit, potentially revitalizing the US manufacturing sector and addressing security concerns related to imported consumer electronics.
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