VDSL2 router work with ADSL/2 broadband?

Moothead2 · 9 Feb 2016 at 21:20

I'm going to be buying a new router with one eye on upgrading my broadband in the near future but I was wondering if the router I'll need for the upgrade will be compatible in the mean time with my current connection (10mb/1mb, not sure exactly if its ADSL or ADSL2)?

Thanks.

Sparx · 9 Feb 2016 at 21:30

Depends on the model, but the majority of VDSL modems/routers also work with ADSL lines.

Moothead2 · 9 Feb 2016 at 21:35

Thank you. I suppose if I get one and it doesn't it just means I have no choice but to upgrade

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Caged · 9 Feb 2016 at 22:27

Depends on the model, just check when you buy. The majority will do both.

bremen1874 · 9 Feb 2016 at 22:35

Moothead2 said:
Thank you. I suppose if I get one and it doesn't it just means I have no choice but to upgrade .

Does that mean you have the option of VDSL2 but haven't taken it up?

Moothead2 · 10 Feb 2016 at 08:19

bremen1874 said:
Does that mean you have the option of VDSL2 but haven't taken it up?

Yeah, it goes from £15/month to £30/month as well as a router cost and setup cost so it goes from around £180 for the year to £525 for the year so it's been justifying that to people who wouldn't use the increased speed

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Avalon · 10 Feb 2016 at 11:35

£30/m is steep, but given your location i'm guessing you don't have that many options. Something like the TP Link W9980 supports ADSL/ADSL2+/VDSL or if you prefer a 2 box solution the HG612 (ex BT OpenReach) modem once unlocked supports the same, meaning you can choose a 'dumb' router without an inbuilt modem.

Moothead2 · 10 Feb 2016 at 12:02

Avalon said:
£30/m is steep, but given your location i'm guessing you don't have that many options. Something like the TP Link W9980 supports ADSL/ADSL2+/VDSL or if you prefer a 2 box solution the HG612 (ex BT OpenReach) modem once unlocked supports the same, meaning you can choose a 'dumb' router without an inbuilt modem.

Unfortunately. One company owns all the infrastructure and allows one other company to use their lines (they essentially work out at the same price though). The only other options are wireless only solutions (Satellite) which seem like they can be a bit sketchy. It's not terrible considering 10/1 is £15 and 80/10 is £30 though.

Avalon · 11 Feb 2016 at 10:11

Moothead2 said:
Unfortunately. One company owns all the infrastructure and allows one other company to use their lines (they essentially work out at the same price though). The only other options are wireless only solutions (Satellite) which seem like they can be a bit sketchy. It's not terrible considering 10/1 is £15 and 80/10 is £30 though.

I remember paying £50 for 512k, £30 for 80/20 while a little more pricey than you can get on the mainland isn't that horrific.

Moothead2 · 11 Feb 2016 at 14:35

Ended up getting it anyway, 80/10 coming on the 23rd

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It's £37/month but it's the price you pay for being on a small island (One is £30/month and one is £37/month but the £30/month will cost around £170 for their supplied router and installation so they work out similar over the 18 months). This company provide you with a Fritzbox too which I believe are pretty decent generally.

Avalon · 11 Feb 2016 at 14:37

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