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Old BT router - what to do with it?

keithp — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:07:33 GMT

Hello

In 2022 we were upgraded and given a new BT router, any idea what I do with the old one please. I dont have any packaging - and it was provided around 4-5 years ago.

Keith

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

licquorice — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:34:52 GMT

You could repurpose it as wireless access point.

You could call customer services and request a returns bag.

You could take it to your local recycling centre.

You could sell it on eBay

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

36ULW — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:02:59 GMT

Just chuck it in bin, ain’t worth duck all to anyone.

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

licquorice — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:04:36 GMT

Oh dear

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

HHGTTG — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:07:12 GMT

You could use it as an ornament. I have a 'friend' who has an interest in old phones and televisions. His got some of these things scattered around his house he shares with his mother, notably the telephones and even old metal gas kettle on the gas hob although I don't think it's used. Personally, I loathe clutter - a bit of a minimalist I suppose.

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

pippincp — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:49:28 GMT

@HHGTTGwrote:
You could use it as an ornament. I have a 'friend' who has an interest in old phones and televisions. His got some of these things scattered around his house he shares with his mother, notably the telephones and even old metal gas kettle on the gas hob although I don't think it's used. Personally, I loathe clutter - a bit of a minimalist I suppose.

I bet his mother is really pleased.

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

HHGTTG — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:05:14 GMT

In fairness the TVs are in his bedroom on a series of shelves.

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

Kodikid — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:36:01 GMT

Sort of guessed he lived with mum before you mentioned it

Re: Old BT router - what to do with it?

licquorice — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:44:55 GMT

I guess you are trying for a record of pointless posts.