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According to research from Parks Associates, the majority of American consumers (60%) buys or leases their residential gateway from their internet service provider (ISP). However, existing gateways are not perceived by consumers as an important part of the connected home experience. So long as the gateway provides good Wi-Fi coverage and speed, most consumers are satisfied.
From the article "How can service providers shift into the center of the smart home experience?" by Michael Weening.
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