A VRAD is U-Verse network node installed in your neighborhood.  Officially VRAD stands for Video Ready Access Device in U-Verse nomenclature.  It's really nothing but a fancy term for a network node where all VDSL lines in your area converge at.

A VRAD (Video Ready Access Device) is the local FTTN equipment for AT&Ts voice/video/data services marketed as U-Verse.
Three common deployment configurations are used.

Mini PAD Mounted VRAD

Pad Mounted VRAD

Pole Mounted VRAD

NOTE: A VRAD can be distinguished by having an electrical power meter (and other electrical components) where other devices (eg crossbox) are passive (or draw power from the line itself).

• VRADs, like other active equipment, can be a target for vandalism or theft. One provider with VRADs in a large urban center recently worked with the police to identify when lead-acid batteries (used for backup power during short-duration power outages) were stolen from VRAD cabinets.

  2016-12-13 11:48:23

• Excellent info, thanks!

  2016-05-03 11:52:03

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