I want to purchase a modem/router for my uverse

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@labguy wrote:

I rent the ATT Arris  NVG589 modem/router and I'd like to purchase my own both because it's cheaper in the long run and ATT has had to replace this modem 3 times in 2 years.  Is there a particular (better) model that I can purchase that will work with my system?  thank you.

Fred

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Purchasing equipment is not allowed.  All equipment is leased from ATT and as such, incurs a monthly fee.

As of February of 2015, ATT made the decision that all equipment privided from that point forward, can only be leased, not purchased.

While you can technicallt purchase U-verse compatable devices, unless it came from ATT to you, it will NOT be activated.

That is am absolute NO answer from ATT, and they will not even discuss it with ya. (no point really)

Folks with equipment in service prior to that time, can continue using what they have, as it is granfathered in.  (however, it it ever gets replaced, updated, and sometimes even just serviced, they will also have to start paying the equipment leacing fee.

I have a question, *I* would like answered:  My understanding was, the monthy equipment fee is 7 bucks a month, yet, lately I am starting to see 9 dollars. Is this correct, did ATT already raise the price, or is it still only 7 dollars?

Just to be clear, the above information applies to u-verse sevice equipment.

With dsl, you can still use any compatable device you prefer. (however, if it is an ATT provided dsl modem, gateway, etc, They do charge the equipment leasing fee. The differance is, you can still buy your own,( but not from them), and not have to worry about the fee)