TP-Link says it will start making Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US, dodging government soft ban in one easy step

Earlier this year, the FCC implemented a kind of soft ban on foreign-made routers, declaring that they must receive special approval to be sold in the US. This seems to have put enough pressure on TP-Link to make a big change, as the company has said it intends to bring its router production to the US.

The Chinese company has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with electronics manufacturer Key Tronic, which will support router assembly in Mississippi.

TP-Link CEO Jeffrey Chao said, "This LOI with Key Tronic demonstrates our firm commitment to expanding domestic advanced manufacturing, and establishing America as our base for delivering secure, reliable connectivity solutions to households and businesses around the world."

Key Tronic CEO Brett Larsen explained, "Our production footprint will give TP-Link a strong domestic foundation, and our experience in high-reliability electronics manufacturing will help support the company’s new generation of Wi-Fi 8 technologies."

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