YouView G4 and HH3

So, this morning, I took the plunge and ordered BT TV.  This has benefits on 2 counts, to replace a 7 year old Panasonic HHH recorder and to allow me better access to BT Sport (mainly MotoGP).  Anyway, I have been having a few WiFi issues (sepertae posting) with the 2 year old HH3 so I asked the BT Customer Service Adviser, if I would now get an upgraded Home Hub as well, as I was entering in to a new contract.
He told me that I would have to pay for a HH5 and if I was having problems with my current HH I should go down the fault reporting route.
My questions are:
Is the HH3 OK with G4 YouView box?
What are the chances of getting HH3 replaced at no cost to myself?
Thanks
Steve
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Thanks for the input.  Having now looked at the various posting relating to HH5 problems, I will stay with the 3 but give BT a call to see if they will replace it due to the current WiFi issues.

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