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I think most people are referring to the modem/router combined, not just the modem. It is potentially a problem having the end customer replace the fibre ONT, a
by martinald 7y ago
I think most people are referring to the modem/router combined, not just the modem. It is potentially a problem having the end customer replace the fibre ONT, as (X)GPON can be very sensitive and you could take out the whole fibre split for 32-128 customers if it starts playing up.
- zamadatix 7y agoThe ONT is a separate box and AT&T does not charge a rental fee for it so I don't think that's what's being referred to in this post about renting and routers. That being said while on the topic yes you usually need a particular ONT for compatibility but there is no reason it would need to be a perpetual rent model or have the ISP logo on it. As for multiple connections being on a single shared line sure, that's how cable modems have operated for years without issue with consumer choice.