Several months have passed since the presentation of the Movistar WiFi 6 router. Initially, it reached 5,000 of the company’s customers who had old equipment. But, it was not until last December 2 when it was launched for all the clients of the well-known operator. Although, there are a series of points of this new model that they do not tell you.
It must be clear that this new Movistar WiFi 6 model is offered for rent, like the rest of the blue company’s routers. This being precisely one of the main points that they will not always tell you when you have to make a return. And it is not the only point that you may not know about this model of the operator.
Where it is placed to improve coverage
When the new Movistar WiFi 6 router arrives at your home, the truth is that they will not always tell you which is the best place for the equipment . The technician will even put it in the place that best suits it, without taking into account, in a large part of the cases, if there are other devices or obstacles that can influence the WiFi signal.
In any case, there are different areas that will be better to place the router. For example, placing it in a central place in the house, so that the coverage is homogeneous throughout the home. Of course, do not put it on the ceiling or on the floor, it will have to be between 1 meter and 1.5 meters high .
It is inside Hogar Movistar
Many will be wondering the following: why is the Movistar WiFi 6 router inside the Home? Very simple, because it will be necessary to pay to be able to enjoy the technology and speed offered by this new model of the operator. And it is that, like other devices such as Movistar Home, Smart WiFi 6 Amplifier, among others, they are not free. Of course, that we pay does not mean that it is ours, but that they give it to us for a price .
Return of previous equipment
Another of the most important details, if you do not want to have to pay a penalty, will be to return the previous equipment. The truth is that it is possible that they have not mentioned it to you or that you do not remember, but the fact is that, if you do not return the previous equipment that you have at Movistar’s house, you will have to pay a penalty that is greater or lesser depending on the device :
• Fixed telephone: 10 euros.
• ADSL router: 31.46 euros.
• Router Radio: 84.70 euros.
• Fiber Router: 78.65 euros.
• Fiber ONT: 97.28 euros.
• Smart WiFi Router (HGU): 97.28 euros.
• Smart WiFi 6 Router (HGU WiFi 6) : 97.28 euros.
• Movistar+ decoder: 72.60 euros.
• Movistar Car device: 53 euros.
• Movistar Home: 50 euros.
• Phonebox Router: 63.11 euros.
Not O2 compatible
Since the launch of this Movistar router, there have been many users who have asked us if it is compatible with O2. Unfortunately we can affirm that it is not, nor with other telephone companies. Right now, within Telefónica’s Low-Cost option, the Movistar HGU or Smart WiFi model, which was launched 6 years ago, is distributed among customers with fiber optics.
installation price
First of all, you must take into account that we will have to pay 50 euros to have this router from the blue operator. And that’s not all. More than anything, because if we are going to need the help of a technician to come home and carry out the installation, the price goes up. Specifically, we will have to pay a total of 100 euros for an installer to come to our house and install the router. Although, we can save these extra 50 euros as we will see below.
Is it self-installable?
The answer is yes. And if in your case you can, you will only have to pay 50 euros for the Movistar WiFi 6 router . More than anything, because if you are one of those who already have a previous installation of fiber optics in your home, it will not be necessary for a technician to come to your house. To do this, you just have to know how to proceed when installing the equipment in your home. Therefore, yes it is self-installable . Also, it will be good for you to know the installation guide .
