The freedom to choose the router we want to use to surf the Internet, play online and enjoy our favorite multimedia content, 85% of Spaniards want itwhich is a fact that emerged from a recent survey by the Alliance of Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Manufacturers (VTKE), which highlights the problem that has accompanied us virtually since the “take-off” of the Internet in our country.

Free choice of router is a recognized right in countries like Italy or Germany, but unfortunately we are not so lucky in Spain. We all know the story. When we rent an internet connection in Spain, the operator is the one who provides us with the router we have to use. The brand may vary depending on the operator, as some use brand routers such as AVM and others use other more or less well-known manufacturers.

Yes, it is true that we can change the router provided by the operator and for another more interesting model for us or more according to our needs, but it is not always easy, because in many cases Obstacles arise that affect the installation and configuration processand this may eventually discourage users.

Given this fact, it is easy to understand why in our country only 20% of consumers use their own router to surf the Internet, which is another figure, which is reflected in the survey of manufacturers of telecommunications terminal equipment (VTKE). It’s an interesting fact, but it’s even more interesting to see 39% of respondents would be willing to pay for their own router if they had a choice.

The user should be able to choose which router he wants and it would not be difficult to give this option

The same way as we can choose which smartphone we want to use a mobile rate that includes telephony and data when negotiating, normally it would be that we could also choose the router through which we are going to accompany our internet connection. In this sense, I think it would be good for ISPs and major router manufacturers to reach an agreement and offer the user various options:

• It offers a selected catalog of free routers so that the user can choose the one they prefer.
• Alternatively, give you a choice between other, higher quality, more comprehensive and attractive models with a certain selling price and payment financing options.

I believe that with these two simple options, it would be very easy for ISPs to give the user the option to choose the router that best suits their needs and without imposing a burden on either party.

In conclusion, I leave you another interesting thing that this survey gathers, and that is it Spain has the lowest percentage users with their own router out of seven who took part in the survey. Follow this link for more information. In my case, I must admit that I use the equipment provided by my operator, but for convenience and because it suits my needs. However, I also acknowledge that I would be willing to change that, And you, what is your situation in this regard?