TP-Link Faces 5 State Lawsuits: Are Routers Banned? - TechRepublic
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TP-Link faces lawsuits from five US states over allegations that it misled consumers about router security and its ties to China. Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska filed complaints on Oct. 6, 2026, following a Texas lawsuit in February. The cases raise questions about TP-Link’s security claims, but they do not prohibit Americans from using routers they already own.
The lawsuits coincide with federal restrictions on new foreign-produced router models. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted those restrictions in March, although previously authorized routers can generally still be sold and used.
For IT teams and consumers, the priorities are identifying vulnerable devices, confirming firmware support, and understanding which equipment faces purchasing restrictions.
What the TP-Link lawsuits allege
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