Fiber Parental Controls, why is not okay for ATT to spy on me but Amazon spying is just fine?
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:50 pm
I switched from DSL to fiber early this year because I have three kids learning from home that need a fast connection.
The Fiber does not come with ATT smart home manager app that lets me block sites and give time controls because of Sonics "privacy concerns".
ATT gave me a bdg 320 ont/router which is the best of the best I am being told, except nobody knows how it works.
When I had DSL I used a TP link Archer A7 router (at $59,99) that gave me control of my router through an app called "Tether" that let me set access control for each kid. I have Asus U66 router connected with a network cable another other side of my house acting as an access point.
I tried getting the bdg320 in pass-through mode to the Archer A7, but there are constant errors and disruptions.
I called Sonic support and they recommended the EERO 6 mesh .
This will costs $200, plus another $2,99 an month the get parental controls.
EERO is owned by Amazon.
In short: I can not get ATT parental controls because ATT is spying on me.
I have to pay $200 plus $2.99 a month to get Amazon to spy on me.
How can I get this router reliably in pass-through mode with a consumer grade router that has the parental controls that I need?
Or do I just drop Sonic and go straight go to ATT? I am not an IT pro, I work a full week and have no time to deal with internet issues all the time.
The Fiber does not come with ATT smart home manager app that lets me block sites and give time controls because of Sonics "privacy concerns".
ATT gave me a bdg 320 ont/router which is the best of the best I am being told, except nobody knows how it works.
When I had DSL I used a TP link Archer A7 router (at $59,99) that gave me control of my router through an app called "Tether" that let me set access control for each kid. I have Asus U66 router connected with a network cable another other side of my house acting as an access point.
I tried getting the bdg320 in pass-through mode to the Archer A7, but there are constant errors and disruptions.
I called Sonic support and they recommended the EERO 6 mesh .
This will costs $200, plus another $2,99 an month the get parental controls.
EERO is owned by Amazon.
In short: I can not get ATT parental controls because ATT is spying on me.
I have to pay $200 plus $2.99 a month to get Amazon to spy on me.
How can I get this router reliably in pass-through mode with a consumer grade router that has the parental controls that I need?
Or do I just drop Sonic and go straight go to ATT? I am not an IT pro, I work a full week and have no time to deal with internet issues all the time.