Someone operating their own modem/ONT using Bell's pure fibre network is possible.
Someone operating their own modem/ONT using Bell's pure fibre network is possible.
Hello everyone. I’m relocating to an area with very fast Pure Fibre 3Gbps speeds, expected within two months. That’s the timeline I need to plan around. In the past, I’ve had limited success with ISPs and their all-in-one setups, so I want to make sure this time is handled well. I’m leaning toward using a UDM-pro as the central system and adding unfi switches and APs as required. However, the main concern is whether I can avoid the HH4000 modem. My research suggests it’s possible to use a different modem, but I wasn’t sure if it was straightforward. I spoke to a representative who mentioned you could bring your own modem. That raised my interest. I’ve looked into fiber-to-the-home setups and realized you likely just need an ONT instead of a modem. Anyone have insights or advice? I’ve only seen one 1Gb modem, but since the connection could support up to 3Gb, a 10Gb unit might be better. Thanks in advance for your help!
They intended to suggest bringing your own router. It's often mistaken today because people sometimes refer to these devices as routers or modems, even though they're usually all-in-one units with multiple features. If this relates to FiOS, we have ONT that's hidden from the user—it simply handles fiber and converts it to coax or Ethernet. From there, I can connect any router of my choice. There isn't a standard "modem" like with traditional cable internet services.
Thanks for the input. I'm clarifying whether the "ONT that's invisible to the user" is part of the HH4000 or elsewhere. Also, I want to know about any issues you've encountered with restarting it—does it affect Wi-Fi even if disabled? And what about problems with PPPOE and Dmz causing slow speeds? What have you experienced?