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Trump admin exempts Starlink from FCC ban on foreign routers
The Trump administration granted SpaceX's Starlink an exemption from an FCC rule banning foreign-made routers, allowing continued use of Vietnamese-made equipment. Starlink operates a Texas factory but relies on overseas production for routers. The decision raises questions about consistency in telecom security policy.
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The exemption highlights how national security rules can bend for politically connected companies, potentially undermining the FCC's original intent.
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