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Why Netgear's FCC Victory Matters (And Not Just for Your Router)
The Unexpected Monopoly Nobody Saw Coming I’ve been watching the networking equipment space closely, and something wild just happened. The FCC quietly handed Netgear what amounts to a temporary monopoly on consumer routers sold in the United States. I know what you’re thinking — “why should I care about router politics?” Stick with me. This affects how you’ll buy and support your networking gear for years to come. Here’s What Actually Happened Netgear became the first retail consumer router company to receive conditional FCC approval that sidesteps a previous ban on foreign-manufactured networking equipment.