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Starlink secures FCC waiver for overseas router production
Starlink has obtained a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) waiver allowing the production of its Wi-Fi routers in a foreign country. The exemption is valid from July 27, 2026, to February 1, 2028. This applies to new products and does not affect existing routers like Router 3 and Router Mini. While Starlink maintains a manufacturing facility in Bastrop, Texas, the waiver may indicate plans to launch a new router soon, possibly the portable Mini 2, whose code appeared in the latest firmware update. The waiver was granted after companies answered questions about expanding U.S. manufacturing
- FCC waiver valid from 07/27/2026 to 02/01/2028 for overseas production
- Existing Router 3 and Router Mini already exempt from the rule
- Possible upcoming launch of portable Mini 2 per recent firmware
🔎 Why it matters: The FCC waiver allows Starlink to produce routers overseas between 2026 and 2028, impacting production of new models like the Mini 2.
📈 Upside: Enables international production while planning U.S. manufacturing expansion.
📉 Risk: Reliance on overseas production may delay full transition to domestic manufacturing.
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