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> Basically almost every consumer ISP offer mandatory includes an ISP managed gateway Is that really true? I never thought Internet subscriptions would require
by distances 2y ago
> Basically almost every consumer ISP offer mandatory includes an ISP managed gateway
Is that really true? I never thought Internet subscriptions would require use of ISP's own device. I for sure have been using my own DSL modem/router/wlan device for my own connections (EU).
- i_am_jl 2y agoEast Coast US here, I can bring my own cable modem with any cable ISP I have had in the past 10 years. I imagine fiber is a different story.
- mystified5016 2y agoWell, yes and no. Providers are (I believe) required to let you bring your own equipment. Every DSL or cable service I've seen has allowed this. However, it is also required that the modem you plug into the network accepts and runs firmware provided solely by the network operator. They can update your device at any time and there's nothing you can do about it. So yeah, you can run your own hardware if you want, but the ISP will run their software on it whether you like it or not.
- distances 2y agoDefinitely not the case. How would the firmware even end up in the device, which protocol delivers it? And which ISP would have the expertise to patch a collection of random devices in the network?