Multiple federal agencies are investigating Chinese router maker TP-Link Technologies Co. for potential cybersecurity risks and anticompetitive pricing practices.
The investigations could lead to a ban on TP-Link routers next year.
TP-Link has experienced significant growth in the US market, with their share increasing from 20% in 2019 to 65% in 2020.
The Defense Department is also investigating TP-Link routers for potential national security vulnerabilities.