[ale] isp questions

[Scott M. Jones]

I have an ADSL2+ modem/router combo that I used for about 31 days (just
outside of the return window) before my fiber was installed.  If you're
interested I can get the model number and specs.  It's just collecting
dust now so I'd be happy to find it a good home.  I can verify that it
works with AT&T although it is a third party product.

-Scott

On 6/15/20 5:18 PM, Bob via Ale wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I currently have internet (adsl2+) and phone line (POTS) from att.  I
> like the old POTS line.  The latency and bandwidth of dsl seems fine for
> our purposes.  Behind the modem, I have a pfsense box, which handles
> routing, firewall rules, and so forth.  I like the pfsense box.
> 
> Since we're working from home more, I thought I would buy another adsl2+
> modem as a backup.  The last time the modem failed, I bought one at best
> buy (netgear DM111PSP v2), and it was inexpensive.  However, now it
> seems that adsl2+ modems are no longer being sold since att is phasing
> out dsl.
> 
> At dslreports, some are saying that att might discontinue dsl in some
> areas this year.  (I'm in the Northlake/Tucker area of Atlanta.)
> 
> It sounds like it is difficult to run a pfsense router/firewall behind a
> u-verse modem.  Is that correct?
> 
> If att eliminates dsl in my area, would u-verse or comcast be a better
> choice?  (I'd like to keep my POTS line and use my pfsense box as a
> router/firewall.  I have no interest in tv or other services from either
> company.)
> 
> Are there other choices than u-verse or comcast that I'm overlooking?
> 
> Any thoughts on getting an inexpensive backup adsl2+ modem?
> 
> If u-verse is better than comcast, could I purchase a u-verse modem that
> would be able to handle adsl2+ (until dsl is removed)?  (I guess that
> assumes that att allows purchasing u-verse modems.)
> 
> Thoughts or suggestions?
> 
> --Bob