79%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Deco is TP-Link’s popular mesh Wi-Fi system. In March 2026 the US FCC barred new foreign-made routers unless their maker gets approval, and TP-Link has not been approved.
CompanyTP-Link Systems, based in Irvine, California
Needs the cloud?Partly. Wi-Fi works on its own, but setup and settings mainly go through the Deco app and a TP-Link account
Subscription for basics?No. HomeShield Pro is a paid add-on
Watch out forThe 2026 FCC rule on foreign-made routers. Updates for existing routers are only allowed until March 1, 2027, unless the FCC extends that
How long devices get supportWe have not found a Deco device that was switched off. TP-Link does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 79%
- Starting point90%A large, established company.
- Track record0No history of shutting down Deco systems.
- Works without the cloud−1Wi-Fi works on its own, but settings mainly go through the Deco app.
- Other risks−10TP-Link is not cleared under the 2026 FCC router rule, which also limits updates after March 2027.
- Our estimate79%
The good news: TP-Link is one of the biggest networking companies in the world, and the 2026 rule does not switch off routers people already own.
The bad news: Under the 2026 FCC rule, TP-Link cannot launch new router models in the US without approval, and updates for existing routers are only allowed until March 1, 2027, unless the FCC extends that.
If you own TP-Link Deco
- Keep your Deco firmware updated for security fixes.
- Check whether the FCC has extended update permission before March 2027, and hold off on buying more units until then.