FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why

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Netgear received the first exemption from the US government's ban on foreign-made routers.
The exemption covers Nighthawk, Orbi routers, cable gateways, and modems until October 1, 2027.
Companies must submit a justification for foreign manufacturing and a plan to expand US production.
The Trump administration can block security patches and software updates after the exemption expires.
Netgear's approval process involved multiple agencies, though the specifics remain undisclosed.
Adtran also received a similar exemption for its service delivery gateways.
The FCC previously allowed software updates for approved routers until March 1, 2027.

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