Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots to Face a Similar Ban to Routers in the US

The FCC expanded its equipment restrictions to cover new foreign-made portable Wi‑Fi hotspots.

The rule applies to consumer-grade mobile hotspot devices from non-U.S. companies.

Cellphones and existing products already on store shelves are exempt.

The move broadens U.S. telecom restrictions and could affect future hotspot sales.