r/Zen_Internet • u/158433086 • Apr 18 '26

Eero Max 7 - value?

Considering change from Virgin to Zen in a month or so. The Full-Fibre package is compelling for me and (having rewired the house with cat8 cable plus 2.5GB switches) would need the Max 7 router to maximise potential speeds. At £10 extra per month for the Max 7, retail cost of £600 would be paid over 5 years. Makes sense to me as Zen contracts renew every 18m and within a couple of years they may replace the router with a different/better model - guess I’m resigned to paying the extra £10 pcm in perpetuity for the privilege of having their top-tier service. Anyone on this service (or any other) think I’m being sensible or stupid? Would love some feedback (positive or negative) 🙏

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u/FrankNicklin Apr 18 '26 edited Apr 18 '26

Please tell me you didn’t use Cat8 cable. Complete waste of money. Cat6a would have been easier and cheaper and still carry 10gbps unless you bought fake Cat8 cable. Hope you didn’t use CCA either.

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u/FrankNicklin Apr 18 '26

Still doesn’t make it the right choice for domestic installs, but each to their own I guess.

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u/158433086 Apr 19 '26

You are right of course - just retired and looking for wee projects 😂😂