Solar with grid connectivity, but no networking? (opens in new tab)

Spouse and I are trying to get bids from local solar installers and we'd appreciate some crowdsourced knowledge from Tilderinos. Questions first, then some context... In the current market, is "no, your equipment can't talk to the Internet" actually an unreasonable demand? Is there a term or phrase we should be using to look for, or guide installers towards, solar setups that fully function without Internet access? Are there any equipment types -- microinverters, for example -- that definitel...