Fritz has published a table showing how long its Fritzbox routers and related devices are expected to receive software updates. The information is relevant for owners who want to know when their equipment may stop receiving new features and security fixes.
The manufacturer regularly releases FritzOS updates and laboratory versions. FritzOS 8.40, for example, introduced a DNS filter for Fritzbox routers that can block certain advertisements, including some displayed on smart TVs. FritzOS 8.50 is already available for several routers.
The update period is particularly important for security, since unsupported devices may no longer receive fixes for critical vulnerabilities. According to Fritz's list, many relatively recent models remain supported well into the 2030s. Several devices are scheduled to receive updates until January 1, 2033, while a smaller number have end dates in 2032.
The listed end dates for Fritzbox models are:
- Fritzbox 7590 AX: January 1, 2032 - Fritzbox 7530 AX: January 1, 2032 - Fritzbox 6690 Cable: January 1, 2032 - Fritzbox 6850 LTE: October 1, 2032 - Fritzbox 6850 5G: October 1, 2032 - Fritzbox 6850 4G: October 1, 2032 - Fritzbox DSL/Fiber 7-90: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 7690: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 7682: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 7632: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 7630: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 7620: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 6860 5G: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 6825 4G: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 6690 Pro: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 6670 Cable: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 5690 XGS: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 5690 Pro: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 5690: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 5630: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 5530 Fiber: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 4690: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 4630: January 1, 2033 - Fritzbox 4050: January 1, 2033
Fritz also provides a separate support table for Mesh products, smart-home devices and telephony accessories. In most cases, those devices are likewise scheduled to receive updates until January 2033.
Sources: t3n.