I’ve been a long-time viewer of the show on YT. Ive got an issue I’m hoping this community can help me solve or steer me in the right direction. I have a client that needs multiple endpoints for a fleet of vehicles. This isn’t my area of expertise. Im in the process of building a quote for this customer but what I’m running into is the cloud connect firmware that seems to be tied to all these endpoints. (EOL is the reason my client has me looking for solutions) I’ve been looking at cradlepoint and peplink, both seem to have a monthly service that allow remote management. What is awful is when they determine a device is eol its removed from netcloud connect(cradlepoint) and they essentially brick the device… A couple hundred dollar endpoint ok I get it… that’s where the world seems to be running full speed head on with the subscription based everything (socialism for capitalism) approach. … These devices are upwards of several thousands dollars a piece and for a fleet of vehicles that adds up really fast! Im looking to create my own cellular router endpoint. it needs to have WIFI with 4g and 5g cellular connectivity. I will mention these are for an ambulance service. We all wonder why everything is so darn high when you go to the doctor… well it all adds up… it starts by way overpaying for a wireless endpoint that is bricked in 4 years for no other reason than to increase profits. Appreciate any info on this. It really is frustrating to see so many struggling businesses cave due to the cost of doing business now that we have subscriptions on most everything. TIA
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