America’s favorite router might soon by banned in the US – here’s what we know

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Government agencies are backing a proposal to ban TP-Link routers.
• The company’s routers are the most popular option in the world.
• TP-Link routers have been involved in several hacking incidents.

About a year after the notion was first tossed about, the push for the US government to ban a very popular brand of router is gaining momentum.

Last December, the US Justice, Commerce, and Defense departments…