Own FRITZ! Box with an existing connection: Free choice of router with Unitymedia and Co.

Router freedom

Router freedom - If you have your own router, such as a AVM FRITZ! BoxIf you want to connect to an existing cable connection, there are two or three things to consider. From Unitymedia to Vodafone Kabel Deutschland to primacom and other providers of cable internet, all of them had to do the so-called last year Router obligation but we are still a long way from plug and play. So here are a few tips for connecting your own router to the cable connection from Unitymedia and Co.

Your own FRITZ! Box with an existing connection: The free choice of router with Unitymedia and Co. makes this possible. Other cable routers such as those from Hitron etc. can also be set up.
Your own FRITZ! Box with an existing connection: The free choice of router with Unitymedia and Co. makes this possible. Other cable routers such as those from Hitron etc. can also be set up.

Free choice of router: Use your own router for the Internet

Since August 2016 you can use a router of your choice for the internet connection, whether DSL, VDSL, cable or other solution. Some call it simple Free choice of router. Whoever has previously set the provider as Router obligation would be more of a designation Router freedom to tend. Be that as it may, integrating your own or newly purchased cable router is not that easy; There is no mention of plug and play. In the network you can often find the example of Unitymedia and the integration of a FRITZ!Box from SHOPPING MALL to an existing connection.

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Example: Use your own FRITZ! Box with Unitymedia cable connection

Switching from one router to another with a DSL connection is pretty easy. However, if you are a cable customer and want to use a different box than the one suggested by the Internet provider, then there are small hurdles. For the technical changeover, the serial number and the hardware address or MAC address of the router. Unitymedia gives up the free choice of router this side or at 0221-46619100 information. AVM also provides information and details on the free use of a cable FRITZ! Box with various providers - click here.

How long will the changeover take?

According to several reports on the Internet, providers such as Unitymedia indicate a changeover time of up to 24 hours; however, everything can be done after a few minutes. As a test, the previous router can be left connected to the cable connection. If the new device is activated, you will notice this because the internet connection is interrupted. Then it's time to connect a new router and continue surfing with it.

Will the telephony be taken over automatically?

Not necessarily. If we take the example of Unitymedia again, customers report that separate information is required for both areas for telephony and Internet tariffs. You can either request the access data for VoIP telephony from the provider yourself or - and this is recommended by some - simply obtain it from the online customer center. To do this, follow the menu path My products -> Phone -> Details. The access data can also be used depending on the provider and source of information SIP credentials be called.

Cable router bestseller on Amazon

If you are looking to switch to a new cable router with WiFi, USB and other advantages, then this current bestseller list from Amazon may help you:

# Preview Products Rating Price
1 AVM FRITZ! Box 6660 Cable (DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem, 2x2 WLAN AX (Wi-Fi 6) with 2.400 Mbit / s (5 GHz) and ... AVM FRITZ! Box 6660 Cable (DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem, 2x2 WLAN AX (Wi-Fi 6) with 2.400 Mbit / s (5 GHz) ... Currently no reviews 269,00 EUR 199,00 EURAmazon Prime
2 AVM FRITZ! Box 6490 Cable WLAN AC + N Router (DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem for cable connection, up to 1.300 ... AVM FRITZ! Box 6490 Cable WLAN AC + N Router (DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem for cable connection, up to 1.300 ... Currently no reviews 119,99 EUR
3 TP-Link Archer C6 dual-band gigabit WiFi router (867Mbit / s 5GHz + 300Mbit / s 2,4GHz, 4 Gigabit ... TP-Link Archer C6 dual-band gigabit WiFi router (867Mbit / s 5GHz + 300Mbit / s 2,4GHz, 4 Gigabit ... Currently no reviews 49,90 EUR 36,21 EURAmazon Prime
4 AVM FRITZ! Box 6490 Cable WLAN AC + N Router (DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem for cable connection, up to 1.300 ... AVM FRITZ! Box 6490 Cable WLAN AC + N Router (DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem for cable connection, up to 1.300 ... Currently no reviews 219,00 EUR 89,90 EUR
5 AVM FRITZ! Box 4040 WLAN Router (for operation on a modem on a cable / DSL / fiber optic connection, ... AVM FRITZ! Box 4040 WLAN Router (for operation on a modem on ... Currently no reviews 109,00 EUR 87,18 EURAmazon Prime
6 AVM FRITZ! Box 6591 Cable WLAN AC + N Router (DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem, dual WLAN Ac + N (MU-MIMO) with ... AVM FRITZ! Box 6591 Cable WLAN AC + N Router (DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem, dual WLAN Ac + N (MU-MIMO) with ... Currently no reviews 339,00 EUR 193,10 EUR
7 TP-Link TL-WR841N N300 WLAN router, 300Mbit/s WLAN, only 2,4 GHz, single band, does not support... TP-Link TL-WR841N N300 WLAN router, 300Mbit/s WLAN, only 2,4 GHz, single band, does not support... Currently no reviews 22,90 EUR 15,29 EURAmazon Prime
8 AVM FRITZ! Box 7590 AX (Wi-Fi 6 router with 2.400 Mbit / s (5GHz) & 1.200 Mbit / s (2,4 GHz), up to 300 ... AVM FRITZ! Box 7590 AX (Wi-Fi 6 router with 2.400 Mbit / s (5GHz) & 1.200 Mbit / s (2,4 GHz), up to 300 ... Currently no reviews 319,00 EUR 239,00 EURAmazon Prime
9 AVM with WLAN, FRITZ!Box 6660 Cable, cable router, dual band, international version... AVM with WLAN, FRITZ!Box 6660 Cable, cable router, dual band, international version... Currently no reviews 189,99 EUR
10 Amazon eero WiFi mesh router / extender Amazon eero WiFi mesh router / extender Currently no reviews 79,99 EUR 59,99 EURAmazon Prime

Conclusion on router freedom and your experiences

The router change or the free choice of router has been greatly simplified by the router freedom in Germany. Since the providers of Unitymedia and Vodafone via primacom and Tele Columbus to wilhelm.tel and NetCologne need the data from the new router, usage will initially be delayed somewhat. For example, do you want the new one AVM FRITZ! Box 6590 Cable use, then the AVM page linked above will help you. There you will also find the information pages and contact details of the providers mentioned.

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