Help with 3rd party router

[inspectorsatnav]

Hi forums, I have a question,

do I need a modem with a 3rd party router for fttc when I don’t have one with fttc now on a smart hub 2? Or can I use any 3rd party router?

[licquorice]

You need a separate modem if you buy a third party router, but not if you buy a third party VDSL modem/router.

The BT hub is a combined VDSL modem/router.

[inspectorsatnav]

Can I use any modem?

[licquorice]

No, it needs to be a VDSL modem. Your choice is very limited and would be much simpler to use a combined VDSL modem/router which are plentiful.

Bear in mind you will lose Digital Voice capability if you use a third party device rather than the BT Hub.

[inspectorsatnav]

I don’t use a phone:) I just use my mobile:) any recommended 3rd party vdsl routers?

[licquorice]

Only you can decide what whistles and bells you need over and above the BT hub and how much your budget is. Stick to mainstream suppliers Asus, Tp-Link or Netgear. Is there a particular reason for wanting a third party device?