Will BT upgrade me from my ancient Home Hub v1.0 ?...

I've been a BT Broadband customer for about 6 years, and I'm still using the same version 1.0 Home Hub that I got when I first signed-up all those years ago.
What do I need to do to get a more modern Home Hub from BT?
The one I've got isn't broken as such, but I'm a bit fed-up with it resetting itself all the time, especially when I'm playing online games, particularly those played viia Steam (which I do a lot). It would be nice to get one that doesn't reset like this, especially as I'm paying for the top/unlimited package.
Cheers
Joe

JoeFoulkes wrote:
I've been a BT Broadband customer for about 6 years, and I'm still using the same version 1.0 Home Hub that I got when I first signed-up all those years ago.
What do I need to do to get a more modern Home Hub from BT?
The one I've got isn't broken as such, but I'm a bit fed-up with it resetting itself all the time, especially when I'm playing online games, particularly those played viia Steam (which I do a lot). It would be nice to get one that doesn't reset like this, especially as I'm paying for the top/unlimited package.
Cheers
Joe
Simply phone 0800 111 4567 and tell them that your router keeps resetting itself. If you're in contract they'll give you a new HH3, if you're out of contract then by agreeing to sign up for 12 months - and they'll probably offer you a deal to lower your BB cost too - you'll get a new router.

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