AVOlio wrotenefe_lpmk wroteenthralled wrote
I am with Ogero, and already asked for VDSL feasibility test. Now I'm checking for modems while waiting their reply... The modem you mentioned is pretty expensive, what about the one pcandparts have: Cisco-Linksys X6200 AC750 WI-FI VDSL Modem Router Link $92.00 ? How do I know if a modem I choose will work with Ogero?
I read some reviews about that modem , not so great.
Check top technologies dawra for VR400 (100$-130$)
and compuworld dekwane (they have VDSL modems)
They don't.
They didn't even know what vdsl is.
They told me and I quote "la ma ba2 njib menon hawde" while he had no clue what it was.
(compuworld)
As soon as i heard about the update, i did extensive research about this (Modem that support VDSL)
Not many computer shops in lebanon have an upgraded stock. But that's normal because no one ever used those kinds of modem here.
If you can have anyone from abroad to bring you a NetGear Modem or an Asus & maybe even Tp-link (they are known to be the best). For some reason in lebanon: we are fixated on Lynksis & D-Link despite both of them being very casual modem.
As for if your modem will work : you simply ask.
Now off course, the newer ones have software and configuration that will almost surely work with any ISP. However, there's always that chance that the modem's protocol might have some configuration that may not work with your ISP: so to be one the safe side: simply ask them (but let's hope the tech support has a clue what it is you are asking)
P.S. The more advanced your modem, the more probable it'll work no matter the ISP
As for difference between VDSL and FTTC: Fiber to the cabinet is something ogero is working on in order to be able to deliver G.fast internet as well as VDSL to consumers. It will do so by installing active cabinet every 800m from one another.
(That still hasn't gotten the approval of the cabinet of ministers - to be later published in the official gazette - to be later executed)
The difference is with FTTH: Fiber to the home: There you'll need an optical unit and fiber wiring instead of your existing hardware.
But do take note that with VDSL and G.Fast, you can reach speeds not so different from fiber. Once you get to 300-400Mbps, for home users that is, it's more than enough (the issue however is CAP)
The newer technology none the less would evidently be fiber.
But from what's ive been seeing: it seems like we'll have to wait some time before anything concert to happen whether it's Fiber to the home, fiber to the cabinet (VDSL/G.fast), hell we are still at this early stage and it seems a mess already.