G.Fast Openreach modem ISPs

Does anyone know which providers still use a separate Openreach modem for G.Fast?

I'd like to use my own router (Asus RT-AX88U) and from what I can see most (all?) ISP supplied routers cannot be used in modem only mode / bridged and I'm keen to avoid double NAT or the cost of purchasing a separate G.Fast capable modem.

From what I found, TalkTalk looks like you get a separate Openreach modem, but then in the sign up process for Fibre 150 it said both "Expert installation included" and "No Engineer install required" . It looks like I'll be sent their "Wifi Hub" (SAGEMCOM 5364) which doesn't support G.Fast though, so I'm guessing that means it would need an engineer visit with Openreach Modem.

It would be good to have more options though, even if you do get a separate Openreach Modem with TalkTalk.

I am with TalkTalk Business (smaller ISP Unchained ISP) who will provided you Openreach Modem, free installation, free set up and free static IP Address. The isp are excellent. G.fast 160/30 cost you £49.99 for 12 months. If you want 330/50 you pay little extra £56.99 for 12 months. Stroll down the page for G.fast https://www.unchainedisp.net/home-broadband.html

Edited by adslmax (Wed 12-Jan-22 13:14:31)

I'm with TalkTalk home, and they provided a G.Fast modem and their own router (which i've kept in a cupboard just in case i need to troubleshoot with them) works perfectly with my Unifi Security Gateway (configured as DHCP)

Thanks both, I went with TalkTalk in the end and later in the order process it let me pick a date for the Openreach engineer to visit (it still said no engineer required earlier in the process though).

Thanks for the replies.

The newer BT Business Smart Hubs support G.Fast, aren't locked to BT and can be put in to bridge mode.
They can be picked up fairly cheap on eBay.

They likely provide some (limited) line statistics unlike the completely locked down Openreach MT992 modems.

The Openreach modem should serve you just fine though. Just offering another option.

The thing with line stats though is you can get easily obsessed with them, though they can be quite useful. There are pros and cons to having FTTP, in that sense.

I use Zyxel Gfast Router with excellent full stats with dslstats are useful far better than locked down Openreach Gfast Modem. The raspberry pi wil monitoring it 24/7 running dslstats with my server online webserver to kept an eyes on stats each days from my mobile or tablet.

Edited by adslmax (Thu 13-Jan-22 16:12:34)

That's the problem though, Max. You don't need to be looking at the stats, unless there's a problem.

You have an online webserver max?

Hmmm.

And a Rasperry Pi running dslstats?

Ummm. Maybe. Maybe not.

In reply to a post by Grimers:

That's the problem though, Max. You don't need to be looking at the stats, unless there's a problem.

These ones give far less to look at.

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