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LYC Geek Rant. I hate ISPs. Why can't it be simple? AT&T Uverse looks great except they force me to use their router even for Internet only service

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Feb 9 '11, 07:26

I don't want your router. I have a very nice one thank you very much and while yes, I can put it into "DMZPlus" mode, your stupid router is *still there*. I'll guess for 99% of what I will ever do on the Internet it won't be a problem but I've had enough experience with shitty routers (which is why I bought the one I did) that at some point it will cause problems and be a pain in my ass. Why can't you just give me a plain old VDSL modem or something and let me handle the router part? WHY?

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Yeah, and I recommend those getting FIOS to get a business plan. You get an ethernet feed, no coax which requires their router. -- nm - budice Feb 9, 07:29 1
- I love how the AT&T guy on the phone last night actually said to me "Sir, it's a $900 router" - oblique Feb 9, 07:32
"You're like the AT&T of people." -- nm - Will Hunting Feb 9, 07:26

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LYC Geek Rant. I hate ISPs. Why can't it be simple? AT&T Uverse looks great except they force me to use their router even for Internet only service

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