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Trump Administration Gives SpaceX's Starlink a Pass on the Foreign Router Ban
Ars Technica - All content·Tuesday, 28 July 2026
The Trump administration has exempted SpaceX's Starlink from an FCC ban on routers made outside the US. Starlink has a factory in Texas but also manufactures routers in Vietnam. The exemption lets Starlink continue selling its Vietnam-made hardware in the American market.
Why It Matters
The decision shows how political connections and strategic interests can shape tech regulations, a dynamic that affects global satellite internet competition including in markets like India where Starlink is seeking to expand.
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