The wireless signal on the Smart Hub 6 is nearly good enough but not quite. I've also experienced really weird issues that I just think it's better to try something else.
The house is 3 storey with the router on the middle floor. I was happy using a Billion 8800NL for years but problems arised when the newly purchased Smart TV on the bottom floor was struggling to play 480p content on the YouTube app. It was so bad BBC iPlayer wouldn't load sometimes let alone play video.
When renewing the BT contract last year, the Smart Hub 6 was sent out so I decided to see what it was like. What a difference. The TV could now play 1440p content and 4k played but would buffer. This was fine though and I thought that was the end of it.
However, some weirdness happens now and again that I never experienced with the Billion. If I'm hammering my upload speed near its max, I'll have Twitch streams occasionally buffer and even YouTube won't be "snappy" if that makes sense when seeking videos. It's not awful but the Billion was just leaps and bounds better in this regard.
I'm basically looking for a router that is on the same performance level as the Billion (or better
) but also has slightly better wireless coverage than the Home Hub 6.
I have done some reading and noticed people stating a separate modem and router can be good but unfortunately from where the phone line is and lack of power sockets around there, an all in one solution is the only thing that can be used. Can go to around £250 if needed.
Thanks
The house is 3 storey with the router on the middle floor. I was happy using a Billion 8800NL for years but problems arised when the newly purchased Smart TV on the bottom floor was struggling to play 480p content on the YouTube app. It was so bad BBC iPlayer wouldn't load sometimes let alone play video.
When renewing the BT contract last year, the Smart Hub 6 was sent out so I decided to see what it was like. What a difference. The TV could now play 1440p content and 4k played but would buffer. This was fine though and I thought that was the end of it.
However, some weirdness happens now and again that I never experienced with the Billion. If I'm hammering my upload speed near its max, I'll have Twitch streams occasionally buffer and even YouTube won't be "snappy" if that makes sense when seeking videos. It's not awful but the Billion was just leaps and bounds better in this regard.
I'm basically looking for a router that is on the same performance level as the Billion (or better
) but also has slightly better wireless coverage than the Home Hub 6.I have done some reading and noticed people stating a separate modem and router can be good but unfortunately from where the phone line is and lack of power sockets around there, an all in one solution is the only thing that can be used. Can go to around £250 if needed.
Thanks
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