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How Digital Service Providers Are Challenging AT&T

Eero is not alone. Luma Home Inc., Ignition Design Labs, Securifi, and Torch all offer competitive routers with features once only seen in large enterprises. “New routers are seeking to address several key areas of concern for home networking infrastructure; namely performance, coverage, aesthetics, and security,” says Brad Russell, a research analyst at Parks Associates in Dallas. “New models are also designed for over-the-air updates that keep the router up to date with security patches and also enable them to roll out new features, such as [Google] OnHub’s recent integration of IFTTT for smart home control recipes.”

From the article "How Digital Service Providers Are Challenging AT&T" by Phil Harvey.

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