TP-Link faces growing legal pressure in US amid FCC router ban

TP-Link is encountering significant legal challenges in the United States as Florida and three other states have filed lawsuits against the company. The legal action alleges that TP-Link misled consumers regarding its ties to China and failed to disclose security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by state-sponsored hackers. These lawsuits follow a broader crackdown by the Federal Communications Commission, which recently implemented a ban on consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the US. While several competitors, including Netgear, Asus, and Amazon’s Eero, have secured exemptions from the FCC, the Trump administration has not granted similar relief to TP-Link. Consequently, the company is currently prohibited from selling its latest Wi-Fi 8 router models in the American market, although previously approved devices remain available for purchase. The situation highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny over foreign-made networking hardware and potential national security risks.