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Fritzbox maker open to an update for Deutsche Glasfaser

Summary

In January 2021 AVM said it was prepared to give its new FRITZ!Box 5530 Fiber an adapted firmware for the Deutsche Glasfaser network if needed. The Broadband Forum had just certified the box for GPON, but there could be hurdles in practical use. However, a firmware update would not solve Deutsche Glasfaser’s actual problem with router freedom.

Ideas

  • Certification in the lab does not guarantee smooth operation in every network.
  • Device updates can often be implemented faster than changes in the network.
  • The dispute about router freedom is legal, not technical.

Insights

  • Manufacturers and network operators shift responsibility for compatibility onto each other.
  • Technical solutions do not replace clarifying the legal situation.

Facts

  • The statement came from AVM spokesperson Urban Bastert.

References

Critique

  • The report assumes knowledge of the previous coverage and hardly explains the core of the dispute.

Recommendations

  • Before buying a fibre router, check whether the network operator supports it.
  • Document problems with using your own devices and report them to the Federal Network Agency.

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