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TL;DR The Department of Commerce (DOC) has reportedly proposed a ban on the sales of TP-Link routers in the US.
The proposal is reportedly backed by several federal agencies, including the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and Defense.
The DOC is concerned that TP-Link routers pose a national security threat to the US, given the company’s Chinese origins.
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has floated a proposal against the sale and use of TP-Link products in the country, citing national security concerns.
Over half a dozen federal agencies, including the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and Defense, have reportedly endorsed the proposal to ban TP-Link routers, which rank among the most popular home Wi-Fi devices in the US.
This isn’t the first time US officials have expressed concerns over the use of TP-Link routers in the US. The DOC initiated its investigation into the company in 2024, under the Biden administration, for potentially providing China-backed hackers with access to US infrastructure.
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According to internal communications reviewed by The Washington Post, Commerce Department officials believe TP-Link’s ties to China could pose a threat to US national security. They argue that TP-Link routers collect sensitive data from American users and that the company remains accountable to Chinese authorities due to its origins.
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