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Can a Fritzbox 7530 be used with any SIRO provider?

  • 15-09-2024 10:44AM
    #1
    xboxdad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭


    I'm with Digiweb, but their 40 EUR pm price goes up after 12 months, so I'll need to switch.

    The Fritzbox 7530 is mounted on the wall, so I'll either keep it (buy it out) or get a second-hand one - same model.

    I use it as the cable modem and I want to keep it as the only cable modem/router in the house - don't want another solution/cable modem from another supplier.

    I wonder:

    • Will all SIRO providers work with a Frizbox 7530, even the ones that don't normally supply a Fritzbox themselves? (if not, which suppliers are known to work)
    • What setting will I need to alter/get from the supplier in order to make the existing unit work with the new supplier?

    Thank you!

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  • #2
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 460 ✭✭_John C


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122455199#Comment_122455199

    A report here of Pure and Sky working on Siro with Fritzbox.

    I can also add that Pure and Sky also work on openeir network with Fritzbox.

    You may not need to change any settings to get your new provider working with your Fritzbox, I didn't. I got the Fritzbox 7530 from Pure Telecom and when I switched to Sky, the Fritzbox just worked with Sky without any changes. Can be a bit tricky though if you have phone service (landline phone) aswell through your Fritzbox.



  • #3
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,321 ✭✭✭zg3409


    You can ring digiweb and they will give you another discount for a year. The box belongs to them, I assume, and they have it set up so digiweb can remotely connect to it and check it's status and change settings.

    I don't know if it can be factory reset etc but most providers like to have their own box that they can remote into and check for issues with the connection etc. If you use a box from another source they can no longer remote in and so may have issues supporting you. It's a bigger problem with older phone line or cable TV boxes as old wiring would make system unreliable and they could tell this by looking at the data on phone line quality etc.

    In terms of settings to change I don't know what's required as I have never went down that road but if you want to start messing with settings you may not be able to or a factory reset may keep the secret digiweb defaults such as master password.

    You could always go with the new providers box at first, then try get the other one to work or go out and buy a brand new fritzbox.

    Personally I would stay with digiweb. The support is good and pricing is ok if you haggle.



  • #4
    xboxdad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭xboxdad


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122619385#Comment_122619385

    Thank you, sounds promising!

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122619476#Comment_122619476

    Yes, I'll stay with them if they give me a discount. We'll see. Thank you.



  • #5
    xboxdad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭xboxdad


    Success, they agreed to extend my contract for another year at the same price. Yaaay



  • #6
    Digiweb
    Company Representative Posts: 572 ✭✭✭Digiweb


    Hi! We're Digiweb, Ireland's top rated broadband provider! We'd love to find a solution you're happy with. Contact us at freephone 1800285828 , and check out our reviews on Trustpilot

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  • #7
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,909 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    The above post should be marked as an advert or sponsored post, along with the other posts by Digiweb today.



  • #8
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,154 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123233349#Comment_123233349

    instead of spamming all threads with the same copy and paste why not be transparent and list your best and final offers?



  • #9
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,909 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123234530#Comment_123234530

    These posts should all be deleted. No other company doing this. Just look at Richersounds. They are not spamming any post about TV, speakers, headphones, etc. They don't do it because it's not allowed..



  • #10
    pizzahead77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,527 ✭✭✭pizzahead77


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123235379#Comment_123235379

    Everyone should flag/report the posts



  • #11
    Ah-Watch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,872 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    Not a great look I agree but reporting a poster who is constantly spamming the Mobiles section since January has been pointless so who knows if reporting it will mean anything. Digiweb have actually been helpful here for posters in the past and could dial back todays marketing posts but at least they can be helpful…



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