#RouterFreedom is the longest policy/legal project I have been working so far. While the @fsfe started in Germany way back in 2013, I joined later the party in Feb. 2019 to cover the efforts at EU level after the 2018 reform of EU telecommunications law.
Having Router Freedom confirmed after almost 6 years in Germany is a great achievement, also in a personal level. I am very grateful to a LOT of people helping us with technical, legal, policy and community management advises. The effort paid off!
In special a big shout out to @mxmehl, @lexelas and @kirschner who have been great fellows in this path.
Now we look to a broader picture. #DeviceNeutrality, #DMA, #satellite networks are posing new challenges for #NetNeutrality and the right of end-users to choose their own equipment for internet connection.
@llas @fsfe @mxmehl @lexelas @kirschner It's just almost entirely meaningless on coaxial networks as there's no separate modems anymore you could place your own router behind, and only 2 or 3 Fritz!Box coax routers.
@juliank @llas @fsfe @lexelas @kirschner It would be great if there were more devices which you can use as modems in coax connections. However, especially for cable customers in Germany, Router Freedom has been a big win because they can at least use the available AVM devices from the market instead of relying on terribly managed, locked-down ISP devices.
@mxmehl @llas @fsfe @lexelas @kirschner As a cable customer in Germany, I continue relying on the terribly managed, locked-down ISP device instead of a Fritz!Box.
I run a UniFi switch and a coule of UniFi APs behind it. A Fritz!Box wouldn't gain me _much_, and I'd be on my own if connectivity is unstable.
I'd prefer a separate modem. My router has a modem mode, but I believe it doesn't offer IPv6 and I don't have a separate router to test with :D
@juliank Since August 2016 it has been your choice whether to rely on your ISP's modem/router or not. I switched on day 1 and never regretted it.
Also, I disagree with the statement that you'd be on your own when having connectivity issues. Sure, ISP support people may tell you it's your fault but let's be frank: it's almost never the router and they know it ;)
As said, separate modems would be cool. At least, used Fritzboxes are not that expensive.