dedicated modem?

avantra

After moving with my own Netgear router from Freedom2Surf to Tiscali and then to Mad as Fish, I am looking to take advantage of the deals from BT/TalkTalk/O2 but not sure if they will make me use their own modem.

Do you really need a dedicated modem from these suppliers to get their broadband?

(BT told me I must use their own box but
I prefer to use my own equipment if possible)

kwikbreaks

I can answer one out of 3 ...

http://www.o2user.co.uk/forum/o2-broadband-tutorial-section/673-how-use-your-own-router-o2-broadband.html

There could be a contractual requirement to use the supplied equipment (I think Sky say you must).

macman

You can use any router you like on TT or O2.
But of course if you need help they will not support your Netgear (not that TT would be able to help much anyway).

KillerWatt

avantra wrote: »

Do you really need a dedicated modem from these suppliers to get their broadband?

No, but don't expect any help from Tech Support (if you need to call them) unless you use the hardware provided by the ISP.