GoKawiilFCC's foreign-router ban leaves Davolink's Minions-themed devices in limbo
The FCC added routers made in foreign countries to its Covered List on March 23, following a national security determination from a White House-convened interagency body. Devices on the list cannot receive FCC authorization needed for US sale, though Davolink's Kevin and Bob routers, authorized before the listing, can still be sold and used, with software updates permitted at least until January 1, 2029. Netgear, Eero and ASUS have since received temporary Conditional Approvals from the Pentagon or DHS, but Davolink has not said whether it has applied for one.