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Broadband fibre optic modem.

timv100 — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:43:36 GMT

Hi, can you tell me where I can get a fibre optic modem on Bt website ? I’m using google WiFi as the router. Many thanks Tim.

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

licquorice — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:51:13 GMT

Don't understand the question. You can only get a fibre modem(ONT) by ordering an FTTP service if it is available to you.

If you are currently using a router, what broadband service do you have and how is it currently connected?

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

timv100 — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:58:52 GMT

Hi,

I’m using BT super fast broadband and the provided WiFi router. Thing is I want to use my google WiFi in conjunction with a modem. I’m not using FFTP.

Cheers.

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

licquorice — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:06:05 GMT

Then your options are quite limited. Either a second hand Huawei HG612 Openreach modem from ebay or a Draytek Vigor 130 or 166 modem from the usual sources. There are also various Zyxel modem/routers that can be configured in bridge mode. There is nothing you can purchase from BT.

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

timv100 — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:09:32 GMT

Ok. Thanks for helping out. I’ll have a look on eBay.
Cheers, Tim.

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

licquorice — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:12:07 GMT

The confusion was 'fibre optic modem'. It's not a fibre modem you need, it is a VDSL modem.

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

timv100 — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:19:01 GMT

So the huawei modem , does it use DSL line for fibre optic ? That’s all I can see from pics.

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

timv100 — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:21:03 GMT

Cool I’ll look into vdsl modems

Re: Broadband fibre optic modem.

licquorice — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:22:52 GMT

Yes, you haven't got fibre. The only fibre is to the green cabinet, not your house unless you FTTP.