Cheap VDSL modem

[Masta K]

So I Currently have 10mbit business uncapped at home and I'm considering upgrading to 20mbit home uncapped which costs just R100 more.

Any suggestions for a cheap VDSL modem? I already have a great router (Asus AC66U) so a cheap modem that will sit in bridge mode is all I really need.

The best I've seen so far is a Zyxel modem/router for R999 on the Axxess website.

 

[Tinuva]

The cheapest one I know of is the Zyxel vmg1312-b10a.

They may be available for even less elsewhere. I personally use this one on an ADSL line and it works just fine, no issues on my side. I have seen a few reports of users having issues, but has been like 1 or 2 here on the forums.

 

[Jola]

The Zyxel works well as a modem, not good for anything else.

I use a vmg1312 as a modem for my Asus RT-N66U.

 

[thewusman]

Got my Zyxel from Web Antics. Think it was R950 including overnight delivery. Brilliant service had it in under 24 hours from placing the order.

It's a solid product. Easy to setup, has ADSL fallback, and an amber light for VDSL connection versus a green light for ADSL2+.

Highly recommend.

 

[Zertop]

Computer Mania stores are the only retail stores I could find that stock the Zyxel

I paid R999 for mine.

Z

 

[thewusman]

Zyxel VMG1312-B10A Wireless N VDSL2 4-port Gateway with USB over POTS @ Web Antics R873 excl. shipping:

http://www.webantics.co.za/viewItem.aspx?idProduct=18991

 

[Mariuspay]

If you upgrade and your line is with Telkom they will give you VDSL modem.

 

[Nerfherder]

I'm selling my Pace router second hand if you want.

PM if interested.

 

[Dolby]

Two years down the line, is there a decent cheap modem that people can recommend ?

I've used to think a modem was a modem was a modem - but apparently some handle noise better than others, more stable etc

EDIT : http://www.wootware.co.za/asus-dsl-n17u-wireless-n300-adsl-vdsl-gigabit-modem-router.html

This looks decent!

Considering when this thread was created, R1,000.00 was super entry level ... this Asus seems a good price

 

[Fcon_Vpro]

A mission to setup but I haven't heard of any other complaints: http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/228956526/ZTE_4PORT_WIRELESS_VDSL_MODEM_ZXHN_H168N_Zte.html

I think the Zyxel 1312 or the Billion 8800 is still your best/safest option in the R1000 range category.
The Asus you linked to looks decent for a bit more money and probably worth getting if you are still going to use your VDSL for a while.