[LaGrange]

It's AVM, so it's specifically mentioned in the article for _not_ being available in the US.

And yes, I've been using Fritzboxes (upgraded in 2017 for better wifi, to another Fritzbox) since 2011, and it:

* reliably auto-updates,

* has the best built-in software I've seen (no OpenWRT, but nothing that would motivate me to install OpenWRT)

* has been getting updates for many years.

It's not the prettiest, nor does it go for (my preferred) rack-mounted look, but it works and it lives in a broom closet anyway.

[ofrzeta]

Also you can run Freetz, a way to extend (not replace) the router software. It has enabled me to run mDNS for split DHCP.