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  "path": "/t/is-it-safe-to-purchase-a-second-hand-modem-on-ebay/38137#post_5",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-26T17:55:25.000Z",
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  "textContent": "TheDoc:\n\n> Off-topic but seeing as landlines are gradually disappearing, you’ll probably need to switch to an alternative at some point. Considering how bad this ISP sounds you might be better off figuring out off-grid communication alternatives sooner than later. I don’t know how much money you have to throw at the issue but large batteries, solar panels, satellite internet, and/or radios are often used for this sort of thing.\n\nYes I will be looking into more permanent solutions in due course.\n\nTheDoc:\n\n> My guess is there’d be a similar risk to buying a used PC which is usually pretty low. I’d research the seller’s reputation and consider re-flashing the router firmware if possible.\n\nI will be flashing the router, but I need a separate modem for now to make the router I have bought and want to use work, and its that my question is about. Is it “safe” essentially to buy and use a modem secondhand? I’m considering a Dreytek Vigor 130 or 166 or an old BT openreach modem if its relevant.\n\nMany thanks",
  "title": "Is it safe to purchase a second hand modem on eBay?"
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