In reply to a post by aquiss:

I don't normally like to self promote and try to avoid it, but just wondering if our offerings are something to consider?

https://www.aquiss.net/unlimited-fttp-fibre-broadband/

I have been considering aquiss. The only issue is getting a router, and I haven't done nearly enough research in to routers these days.

If you already have a (unlocked) router capable of PPPoE, you will be good to go with Aquiss and you can research for the one you really want later. Given the bandwidth, if you are really using it, you might want to think twice about accepting an ISP router.

Edited by DFScale (Sat 09-Mar-24 23:40:13)

I do use it, and even if I could make do with 500, I'm not willing to have the reduced upload speed. At the price Aquiss charge for example I have no issue at all paying that for internet, but no right now I do not have an unlocked router. I made do with the ISP one because everything is wired, and it seemed to keep up. The goal was always to get a better one eventually, but just never got around to it.

I'm totally out of touch with routers, but I would most likely want one I could put openwrt or merlin on.

If it helps, we do have a growing list

https://support.aquiss.net/en/knowledgebase/article/...

Get a cheap Eero from CEX.

They’re likely from talktalk but I’ve been using them for years without any issue.

Would there be any difference between EE, Plusnet and BT?

Plusnet is only £42 a month right now for 900/110. Increasing based on CPI + 3.9% every March.

EE is £35 for 500/73. Increasing £3 every March.

BT just put my bill up to £82 so I'm needing out.

Aquiss still an option, but the router side of things is giving me a headache that I'm not sure I can be bothered dealing with it.

Not great advice really.
Any supplied ISP router will give you the provided speed on wired at least.
An unlocked router could be any age and may not be up to the speed you have paid for.

Thanks
Dan

In reply to a post by danielhyde:

Not great advice really.

Really?

In reply to a post by danielhyde:

Any supplied ISP router will give you the provided speed on wired at least.

You would hope so. But often at the price of having your own LAN locked down

In reply to a post by danielhyde:

An unlocked router could be any age and may not be up to the speed you have paid for.

Thanks
Dan

That's why I suggested going with an unlocked router to start and taking the time to research for a purchase. Remember OP is staring down the barrel of a contract renewal. You can actually buy unlocked routers new.

In reply to a post by Xuse:

Aquiss still an option, but the router side of things is giving me a headache that I'm not sure I can be bothered dealing with it.

Can I ask, a headache in what regard?

You didn't recommend getting a new router, you posted about using one they already had.

Thanks
Dan