on 24-12-2023 16h05
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?
24-12-2023 16h09 - edited 24-12-2023 16h10
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.
on 24-12-2023 16h12
on 24-12-2023 16h15
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.
on 24-12-2023 16h27
24-12-2023 16h43 - edited 24-12-2023 16h44
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?
