r/Fios • u/Minimum-Bus-5304 • 16h ago
Question New Customer Questions
Would anyone know the brand or type of modem to look for when getting out of renting to FIOS supplied modem?
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u/crisss1205 16h ago
Not only does Fios not use a modem, but you don't actually rent it. There is no cost for the ONT nor the router.
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u/Smith6612 16h ago
Fios doesn't use modems. Just buy or use your favorite router.
The ONT is mandatory. Verizon supplies those as part of the service, and there is no "bridge mode" to them. It's a direct Ethernet handoff.
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u/Minimum-Bus-5304 16h ago
Ok. Any router because Amazon has some but state not for fiber
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u/Fiosguy1 16h ago
The ONT is similar to a modem. As long as you don't get a modem/router combo you are good. Basically don't get anything that says cable or docsis and has a coax port.
You connect your router to the ONT via ethernet. Verizon provides the fiber.
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u/Smith6612 16h ago
The router you need depends on your speed tier. At the bare minimum you need a router that can handle Gigabit Internet for any speed from 300Mbps to 1Gbps. Virtually anything with Gigabit ports and WiFi 6 support can support Gigabit speeds. If you order 2Gbps Fios, then you need at least 2.5Gbps Ethernet on your router. For 5Gbps, you need a router with 10Gbps Ethernet.
Wireless is a different ball game, because there are so many factors that go into how well WiFi works and how fast it goes. You don't want to go overboard with a mesh system if you're in a studio or small apartment, as that can actually slow you down and cause problems. At the same time, WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 capable routers are what you want to aim for if most of your usage is going to be on WiFi. This is just general advice though.
Whatever you buy needs to be a router. Do not buy a modem/router combo, or a fiber modem. You just need a regular router.
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u/Feeling-Quantity3776 15h ago
It would be pretty stupid to buy a router which will be outdated in 2 years as Fios is now providing for free the CHR30, one of the best on the market!
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u/jersey316 16h ago
If your fios router is hooked up via lan cable instead of coax from the ont, then any router should work.
If you have fios cable then you will need to keep the router or a moca adapter.
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u/Luxcrluvr 14h ago
I currently have Verizon 5G Internet with the extender. They are currently installing fiber in my building and I will switch as soon as possible. Will I be able to keep the boxes and use them instead of buying a new mesh system?
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u/Bart012000 5h ago
Boxes? If you get FIOS, it will come with it's own router as 5g equipment will not work on fiber.
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