Many UK broadband providers offer free wireless router with their selective packages. When you sign up for those packages which nevertheless make you commit to a contract period (usually 12 months), you get this wireless support with firewall and other basic setting features.
Although you have an option to go for your own wireless router to wifi your home or office, getting a wireless router from your ISP have some advantages:
- Wireless routers are a bit expensive when compared with standard modem or wired router. When you offer a free wireless router, it saves money up to 50.
- Wireless routers supplied by your broadband providers are usually pre-configured with optimized settings. This makes the installation of routers simpler and easier.
- If you have problems with your wireless router/wireless connection, the technical support will be provided by your ISP.
- There may be options to upgrade your wireless router with your ISP. Although, you may need to spend a little for it, it is worth spending as you will get advanced features
Currently, almost, all major UK ISPs include wireless routers with their packages. Sometimes, you have the option to buy them from your ISP, however, at cheaper price. For example, UK Online offers Netgear Wireless router for 49.99 which is compatible with their ADSL+2 connection.
However, most ISPs would not charge anything for wireless routers when you take up a high-end package or you commit to a 12 month or 18 month contract. Be, the superfast broadband provider offers Be Box modem which you have to return to them when you leave them. BT, the largest broadband supplier in UK offers their Black Hub which is free for their Option 2 and Option 3 customers. There are such similar free offers of wireless routers from Pipex too.
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