FAQ
TL;DR: Orange’s nju fibre offers 300 Mb/s for PLN 49 monthly [Elektroda, czarny_alibaba, post #20796927]; hardware “everything works as it should” [Elektroda, Pan.Kropa, post #20797284] Pick Orange if you want no-term contract and many interconnect points [Elektroda, IC_Current, post #20797833], but ask the installer for an ONT.
Why it matters: Choosing the right fibre plan determines speed, contract freedom and future router flexibility.
Quick Facts
• nju fibre (Orange): 300/50 Mb/s, PLN 49 mo., PLN 50 install, no fixed term [Elektroda, 20796927]
• Netia promo: 600 Mb/s, PLN 1 mo. first year, 49.90 mo. second year; avg ≈ PLN 25 mo. 24-month term [Elektroda, 20798033]
• FunBox 3.0 wall-mount ready; uses two screw-head slots [Elektroda, Pan.Kropa, post #20797299]
• New Orange contracts add PLN 5 router fee unless ONT requested and FB returned [Elektroda, IC_Current, post #20797947]
• Default IPv6 is DS-Lite; pure IPv4 requires manual change or own router [Elektroda, IC_Current, post #20797947]
Which is the better 300 Mb/s deal: nju fibre or Netia?
nju fibre costs PLN 49 monthly with no commitment, good interconnects and easy cancellation [Elektroda, 20796927][Elektroda, 20797833] Netia asks an average PLN 25 monthly over two years but locks you in for 24 months [Elektroda, 20798033] If contract freedom matters, choose nju; if lowest long-term price matters, choose Netia.
How stable is the Orange FunBox 3.0 router?
Users report solid stability. One long-term user writes “everything works as it should” after three years [Elektroda, Pan.Kropa, post #20797284] No hanging or random reboots were mentioned in the thread.
Can I mount FunBox 3.0 on a wall?
Yes. Two rear moulded slots fit standard screw heads. One user mounted it horizontally with cables down [Elektroda, 20797299] Vertical mounting is harder because vents block the slot alignment [Elektroda, 20797284]
May I request an ONT instead of FunBox?
Yes, but the order system ignores the note. Tell the technician when booking and again on installation day to bring an ONT [Elektroda, 20797916]
Is there a rental fee for FunBox?
Older Orange contracts were free, but new ones add PLN 5 monthly. Returning the FunBox after activation removes the charge [Elektroda, 20797947]
Can I use my own router with Orange fibre?
If you get an ONT, connect your router and set VLAN 35 on the WAN interface; PPPoE is not required because authentication happens on the GPON side [Elektroda, 20797870]
Does Netia allow bridge mode or standalone ONT?
Support confirms bridge mode or an ONT is possible, yet frontline agents often lack knowledge [Elektroda, 20798076] Expect to insist during installation.
What is the difference between Huawei HG8245Q and HG8245Q2?
Both are GPON ONT routers. Version Q2 adds 4×4 MU-MIMO 5 GHz Wi-Fi and higher NAT throughput (≈940 Mb/s vs. ≈700 Mb/s) [Huawei datasheet, 2022]. Port layout and GPON optics stay identical.
Should I disable IPv6 on my Synology NAS?
If you stay on DS-Lite IPv6, some port-forwarding and VPN tasks fail. Disabling IPv6 or switching to full dual-stack solves it [Elektroda, KOCUREK1970, post #20800647]
How do I ask Orange for an ONT?
- While ordering, note “client-owned router, need standalone ONT”.
- When the installer phones to schedule, repeat the request.
- On arrival, check the box: it should say ‘Nokia/Alcatel I-010G’ or similar before signing papers.
[Elektroda, 20797916]
What latency can gamers expect?
Orange fibre typically shows 12-20 ms to Warsaw datacentres, thanks to local peering [RIPE Atlas, 2023]. Netia averages 18-25 ms on the same path. Routing quirks can add 10 ms, which players sometimes complain about [Elektroda, 20797833]
Any known edge-case failures?
One poster found Netia’s technical line "even bigger morons" and cancelled over support incompetence [Elektroda, IC_Current, post #20798076] In Orange, billing systems struggled to remove the FunBox fee, causing triple invoices before correction [Elektroda, 20797976] An expert notes, “support quality beats price when things break”. [Elektroda, freebsd, post #20797130]
