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What is TP-Link?

TP-Link Systems Inc. is the private, Irvine, California-headquartered parent of the global TP-Link business outside mainland China. Founded in Shenzhen in 1996, it is the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices by volume, selling networking hardware and smart home products in more than 170 countries.

Is TP-Link publicly traded?

No. TP-Link is privately held. TP-Link Systems Inc. is owned solely by co-founder Jeffrey Chao and his wife Hillary, with no public stock listing and no outside shareholders.

When was TP-Link founded?

TP-Link was founded in 1996 in Shenzhen, China, by brothers Zhao Jianjun and Zhao Jiaxing. The current international parent, TP-Link Systems Inc., was established in October 2024 through the merger of TP-Link Global and TP-Link USA.

Who owns TP-Link?

TP-Link Systems Inc. is owned by Jeffrey Chao, the American name of co-founder Zhao Jianjun, and his wife Hillary as sole owners. Jeffrey Chao serves as CEO and Jeff Barney as president. The mainland China operation, TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd., is a separate company under different ownership.

What is TP-Link's market position?

TP-Link is the world's largest provider of Wi-Fi devices by unit volume, competing in consumer networking with Netgear and Asus, in business networking through Omada against Ubiquiti and Cisco Meraki, and across smart home categories through Tapo and Kasa Smart.

Why is TP-Link controversial?

TP-Link faces US government scrutiny over its Chinese origins and reported device security vulnerabilities. The company restructured in 2024 to establish a separately owned US-headquartered entity for international markets, but scrutiny of whether that separation is sufficient has continued.