Recommended Connection Types for Major ISPs in the UK
In this article, we go through the 4 main types of internet connections currently being used in the UK and explain the main differences between them. This information will assist you in finding a compatible Deco device and setting it up with greater efficiency.
Types of broadband connection
Broadband Connection | Average Download Speed | Whether Deco could replace the ISP-provided Wi-Fi hub |
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ADSL/ADSL2+ | 24Mbps | Yes---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL |
FTTC/G-Fast | 80/300Mbps | Yes---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL |
HFC | 600Mbps | No |
FTTP(Full Fiber) | 1Gbps+ | Yes---All Decos that support Ethernet cable connection |
ADSL/ADSL2+
Recommended Model | Deco X20/50/73-DSL |
Common-Used Topology | ISP---<copper phone line>Openreach Box---<copper phone line>---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL |
Operation Mode | DSL modem router |
Recommended Internet Connection Type | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required.) |
FTTC/G-Fast
Recommended Model | Deco X20/50/73-DSL |
Common-Used Topology | ISP---<copper phone line>Openreach Box---<copper phone line>---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL |
Operation Mode | DSL modem router |
Recommended Internet Connection Type | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required.) |
HFC(Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial)
Recommended Model | All Decos that support Ethernet cable connection |
Common-Used Topology | ISP---<coaxial cable>ISP Hub---<Ethernet cable>---Deco |
Operation Mode | Wireless router mode or Access Point Mode |
Recommended Internet Connection Type |
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FTTP/FTTH
Recommended Model | All Decos that support Ethernet cable connection |
Common-Used Topology |
ISP---<optic cable>ONT---<Ethernet cable>---Deco |
Operation Mode | Wireless router mode |
Recommended Internet Connection Type |
PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) |
Recommended Internet Connection Types for Major ISPs
When you subscribe to a broadband deal, A WiFi hub is often included in the package and works as a model router or wireless router. The specific internet type would also depend on whether you want to keep the ISP-provided Wi-Fi hub.
ISP | Home Network | Recommended Connection Type on Deco |
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BT | BT Full Fibre(FTTH) | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) |
BT Phone Service(with master phone socket) | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) | |
Virgin Media | Virgin Media broadband(HFC) |
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Sky Broadband | Sky Phone Service(with master phone socket) | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) |
Sky Fibre Service |
Third party router with Sky Fibre IPOE/Dynamic IP
More Advice:
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Vodafone | Vodafone Full Fibre | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) |
TalkTalk | Talk Talk Full Fibre(FTTP) | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) |
Talk Talk Phone Service(with master phone socket) | PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) |