Being told I must, must use Verizon's router. Haven't done so with FIOS in last ten years.

[blunz]

I've had FIOS a long time. I use a router that allows me to use Tomato, and it has always served me fine. They shipped me a router, and I put it on a shelf. Now I'm getting letters saying that I must install their router. Why? 

[blunz]

Do any of you know why Verizon is saying we must use their router. I have had FIOS since it became available, perhaps 10 years. I have never used their equipment. After shipping me a new router, they now are sending me letters telling me I must install their router. Really?

[armond_in_nj1]

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@blunz wrote:

Do any of you know why Verizon is saying we must use their router. I have had FIOS since it became available, perhaps 10 years. I have never used their equipment. After shipping me a new router, they now are sending me letters telling me I must install their router. Really?

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Some services require the Actiontec router for full implementation, and some do not.  Which services rare you getting, and have you added new services lately?  TV? Internet? Phone? 

[blunz]

I'm using plain vanilla internet. No phone, no TV. 

[armond_in_nj1]

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@blunz wrote:

I'm using plain vanilla internet. No phone, no TV. 

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Then there's no reason to change the router, assuming it meets your WAN, LAN, and wireless needs.