Home Computing News Your “banned” router isn’t dead yet, says the FCC Unsplash The Federal Communications Commission has extended a key waiver allowing certain foreign-made routers, drones, and drone components to continue receiving software and firmware updates in the United States until at least January 1, 2029. The move comes after growing concerns that millions of already-deployed devices could become cybersecurity risks if manufacturers were suddenly blocked from issuing security patches and compatibility updates. The decision was announced through the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), which also expanded the scope of the waiver to cover additional software-related changes needed to maintain device functionality. Security concerns forced a regulatory rethink The extension follows a broader FCC crackdown that added certain foreign-produced routers and unmanned aerial systems to the agency’s “Covered List” in late 2025 and early 2026 over national security concerns.…