Modem with router????

[Half Live]

Depends on the flavor of DSL (yes, there are MANY different versions) In rural areas, Centurylink has been using VDSL2 to get higher throughput at longer distances from their equipment. The last time I checked VDSL2 has like 2 modem/routers available, and Centurylink only allows one.

I'm on VDSL2 in Penrose- get a solid 15Mbps Down/ 900Kbps up in an area that was previously only served by fixed wireless and satellite providers. The throughput depends on how far you are away from their equipment. If it's VDSL2, then get the equipment from Centurylink- you won't save anything significant, and they can't point fingers that it's your problem if it's their equipment.

ETA: There may be more options now: http://www.centurylink.com/static/PD...dem%20List.pdf
(We are "Legacy Qwest" on that list here in Colorado)

I'm using the ZyXel C1000A, and it's been pretty fair- sometimes I have to reboot it- we have lots of wifi devices.

You are almost right. VDSL2 allows for higher speeds at shorter distances. ADSL/ADSL2+ has farther reach but slower speeds. Also Centurylink has 2 VDSL2 modems, C1000A and the C1000Z. As far as I know, the C1000A is the only VDSL2 modem sold at stores like Best Buy and Walmart and they are the same price as you can get from Centurylink.

[68Charger]

You are almost right. VDSL2 allows for higher speeds at shorter distances. ADSL/ADSL2+ has farther reach but slower speeds. Also Centurylink has 2 VDSL2 modems, C1000A and the C1000Z. As far as I know, the C1000A is the only VDSL2 modem sold at stores like Best Buy and Walmart and they are the same price as you can get from Centurylink.

This depends on other factors... Like frequency band and interference. In the 8c band, vdsl2 download speeds are higher than adsl2+ at all distances unless there is interference present. (Works in the lab, anyway)
Admittedly, there is a distance where vdsl2 upload speed is too slow to be viable...


Source: Alcatel / Lucent 2007

Great info on the modems!