TP-Link, Key Tronic agree to assemble routers in Mississippi
TP-Link said it plans to build Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US, with output at the Key Tronic site expected to start as soon as early next year.
TP-Link has signed a letter of intent with electronics manufacturer Key Tronic to support router assembly in Mississippi, according to PC Gamer. The company said it intends to move router production to the United States and to make Wi-Fi 8 routers there.
Production is expected to begin as soon as early next year. The agreement covers assembly work handled by Key Tronic at its US site.
TP-Link CEO Jeffrey Chao said the deal supports expanding domestic advanced manufacturing. Key Tronic CEO Brett Larsen said his company's manufacturing experience will support TP-Link's new Wi-Fi 8 technologies.
The announcement comes against a shifting regulatory backdrop in the US networking market. Earlier in 2026, the FCC put in place a soft ban requiring foreign-made routers to receive special approval before they can be sold in the country.
A couple of months before October 2026, TSMC announced a further $100 billion investment in US chip production. The Trump administration has also levied tariffs on certain imports and pushed companies to buy from local producers.
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Where will TP-Link routers be assembled?
Under the letter of intent with Key Tronic, router assembly will take place in Mississippi.
When does production start?
TP-Link said production is expected to begin as soon as early next year.
Which routers will be made in the US?
TP-Link said it intends to make Wi-Fi 8 routers in the United States.