TP-Link plans U.S. router assembly after FCC bans foreign-made units
TP-Link has signed a letter of intent with Key Tronic to begin assembling routers in Mississippi, potentially as early as early 2027, following the FCC's ban on imported consumer routers.
After the FCC classified all consumer routers made outside the United States as security threats and prohibited their sale, TP-Link is moving to set up domestic assembly. The firm has entered a letter of intent with manufacturing partner Key Tronic, targeting a Mississippi facility that could start output as early as early 2027. Initial products slated for on-shore assembly include the company's next-generation Wi-Fi 8 routers.
TP-Link acknowledges that many components must still be sourced internationally, noting this is a common challenge for manufacturers seeking to onshore production. The company describes the arrangement as a long-term strategy to increase U.S. investment in high-tech manufacturing and create jobs. Although the FCC allows import waivers for firms that relocate some production, TP-Link has not yet received such an exemption.
Why it matters
The shift shows how U.S. security rules are reshaping global tech supply chains and could create domestic manufacturing jobs.
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