Publication Date
March 30, 2026
Category
News
Could new FCC rules make your next Wi-Fi router more expensive? Bryan Reimer, interviewed by The News & Observer, explains how security-driven policies may end up increasing costs for U.S. households.
The FCC’s ban on certain foreign-made Wi-Fi routers is intended to protect national security, but it could have economic consequences for U.S. consumers. In an interview with The News & Observer, Bryan Reimer, director of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, notes that households may face higher prices as fewer companies can sell routers and global supply chains adjust. The article explores how security policies can drive costs for consumers while overseas manufacturers continue to benefit from faster technology refresh cycles.
Read the full article on The News & Observer
