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AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:2533 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

90%

8.0

Technical Score

10%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 87% of routers
8.0

Technical Score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

26%

6.8

Wireless

20%

6.6

Ports

18%

9.7

Networking

14%

9.7

Security

12%

8.6

Hardware

10%

8.1

Management

â–²Better than 85% of routers
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

8.2

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–²Better than 80% of routers
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Verdict

The AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE is a high-performance hybrid router designed to handle both VDSL/DSL (up to 300 Mbps with Supervectoring 35b) and LTE Cat 6 (up to 300 Mbps download/50 Mbps upload) connections, offering an intelligent fallback feature that switches to mobile data if landline internet fails. Key characteristics include high-end dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac + n) with 4x4 MU-MIMO reaching up to 2,533 Mbps, an integrated DECT base station for up to six cordless phones, and a versatile array of ports: four Gigabit LAN, one dedicated Gigabit WAN, a USB 3.0 port, and a mini-SIM slot. Its main pros are exceptional connection reliability due to the redundant hybrid system, comprehensive telephony and smart home hub integration via FRITZ!OS, and Mesh Wi-Fi support for expanded coverage. Major cons include a relatively high retail price compared to standard routers and its lack of support for newer 5G or Wi-Fi 6 standards, as it is an older model in AVM's lineup.

Technical Specifications of router AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE

Technical Score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

26%

6.8

Wireless

20%

6.6

Ports

18%

9.7

Networking

14%

9.7

Security

12%

8.6

Hardware

10%

8.1

Management

8.0
AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE has a technical score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 84.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

8.2

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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United States
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4.4
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.6
AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE has a user score of 8.62 points, which is higher than that of 79.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 69.9% of products in this category.
8.2
AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 69.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.4
AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
AVM
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–² Better than 39% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is more advanced than 39.5% of routers and equal to 25.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
2,533 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
2,533 Mbps
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 2,533 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 67.9% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
â–² Better than 73% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP
â–² Better than 72% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 72.4% of routers and equal to 2.5% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 1 GHz
CPU clock speed
2x 1 GHz
â–² Better than 56% of models
This router runs at 2x1 GHz, which is faster than 56.2% of routers and on par with 6.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
0.5 GB
Internal storage
0.5 GB
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.5 GB of internal storage, which is more than 84.5% of routers and the same as 5.6% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
2
N. of external antennas
2
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 2 external antennas, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 13.1% of routers.
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AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE vs the average router

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  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 4x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.5 GB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.5 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.5 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ + 4G
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This router uses a VDSL2 + ADSL2+ + 4G integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    LTE Cat 6 hybrid LTE/DSL modem.
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ + 4G vs none (external modem required)
  • Newer cellular modem
    Cellular modem type
    4G
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router uses a 4G cellular modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    LTE Cat 6
    4G vs none (external modem required)
  • Includes SIM slot
    SIM slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 3.2% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 7.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE
    the average router
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE has a higher user score than the average router (8.62 vs 8.000).
    8.62 vs 8
  • 7.5% better value for money
    AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE has better value for money than the average router (8.4 vs 7.8).
    8.4 vs 7.82
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 71.7% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    2,533 Mbps
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (2533 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    2,533 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ + 4G
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This router uses a VDSL2 + ADSL2+ + 4G integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    LTE Cat 6 hybrid LTE/DSL modem.
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ + 4G vs none (external modem required)
  • Newer cellular modem
    Cellular modem type
    4G
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router uses a 4G cellular modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    LTE Cat 6
    4G vs none (external modem required)
  • Includes SIM slot
    SIM slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 3.2% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 4x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.5 GB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.5 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.5 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Outdoor-ready design
    Outdoor suitability
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router is suitable for outdoor use, while the average router is not. 2.2% of routers are suitable for outdoor use.
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 6 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    6
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 1 GHz
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (2x1 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x1 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • 2.89x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • 1.4 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    9.5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (9.5 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    9.5 W vs 8.1 W
  • 32 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    32
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (32 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    32 vs 64
  • 48 mm wider width
    Width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (250 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    250 mm vs 202 mm
  • 2.89x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • 32 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    32
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (32 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    32 vs 64
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 1.4 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    9.5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (9.5 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    9.5 W vs 8.1 W
  • 48 mm wider width
    Width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (250 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    250 mm vs 202 mm

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United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
1093 Reviews
United States
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4.4
382 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE?

  • Excellent versatility with both integrated LTE and DSL modems in one device.
  • Reliable automatic fallback to LTE if the primary DSL connection fails.
  • Intuitive and stable FRITZ!OS software interface with regular security updates.
  • High-speed wireless performance (AC+N) comparable to the flagship 7590 model.
  • Comprehensive telephony features, including an integrated DECT base station.
  • Very easy plug-and-play setup, even when using a mobile SIM card.

What customers dislike about AVM FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE?

  • High price point compared to standard LTE or DSL-only routers.
  • The LTE fallback feature does not work with external cable modems (DSL only).
  • Only one USB 3.0 port is provided, which limits peripheral connectivity.
  • No true hybrid bonding (combining DSL and LTE speeds simultaneously).
  • Hardware design is criticized by some users as having a cheap plastic feel.
  • LTE range and speed can be inconsistent depending on internal antenna placement.

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