{
  "id": 15654468,
  "title": "TP-Link routers could soon be 'Made in America' thanks to new partnership — but does it avoid the ban?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/tp-link-routers-could-soon-be-made-in-america-thanks-to-new",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T20:21:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-routers-could-soon-be-made-in-america-thanks-to-new-partnership-but-does-it-avoid-the-ban"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TP-Link routers may soon be manufactured in America, thanks to a new partnership with Key Tronic. However, this move may not necessarily prevent a ban currently in place. The Federal Communications Commission banned new routers made outside the United States, including those from TP-Link, earlier this year. In response, the company has signed a letter of intent with a manufacturer in Spokane, with the potential for production in Mississippi to begin as early as next year, pending legislative approval. TP-Link CEO Jeffrey Chao stated that this partnership demonstrates their commitment to expanding domestic manufacturing and securing reliable connectivity solutions for customers. However, the ban may still restrict the sale of TP-Link routers in the United States, as concerns about links between the company and the Chinese government persist. While the partnership could lead to the production of Wi-Fi 8 routers in the U.S., it is unclear what components will be sourced domestically, as many are not available from American suppliers. The FCC's guidelines are also vague, leaving uncertainty about the extent of production required in the U.S. Despite these challenges, TP-Link has applied for temporary exemptions from the FCC, similar to those granted to other router manufacturers like Netgear, Asus, and Amazon.",
  "summary": "TP-Link has announced a manufacturing partnership that would produce routers in Mississippi, which could get around the FCC ban.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}