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Offline yyonah

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FIOS router upgrade
« on: August 21, 2016, 01:03:28 PM »
I just got this email from Verizon: Our records indicate that you have an older model router that is being discontinued. If you do plan to keep using your current router, we will begin billing, on 9.29.16, a monthly Router Maintenance Charge of $2.80 (plus taxes), to ensure we deliver the best support.
You also have the option to upgrade to a certified, pre-owned Fios Advanced Wi-Fi Router. It’s a one-time purchase of $59.99 (plus taxes) with free shipping and handling for a limited time. This is a great opportunity to enhance your Fios experience with faster Wi-Fi speeds.

Neither of these options thrill me. Do I have any other choices? I see a lot of FIOS routers on eBay.

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Re: FIOS router upgrade
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2016, 02:33:31 PM »
I'm planning on signing up for internet-only from Verizon, and plan on buying my own router to save the monthly rental fee. However, I don't want to run into this issue.

I'm not particularly tech-savvy, so I need a router that I can just hook up, and that Verizon tech support can help me with if necessary.

Is something like this good enough?

https://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Router-Actiontec-MI424WR-Rev/dp/B00QGDLA5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477679417&sr=8-1&keywords=router+mi424wr

Or do I need something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Verizon-AC1750-Wi-Fi-Quantum-Gateway/dp/B00QQWFVQY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1477679511&sr=8-3&keywords=router+verizon+fios+compatible