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AVM Publishes Fritzbox Support Timeline With End‑Dates Through 2033

The timeline matters because unpatched routers can expose home networks to hacking, prompting users to verify their model and consider replacement.

Overview

  • AVM posted a public support overview on November 14, 2026 that lists minimum “updates available until” dates for Fritzbox routers, repeaters and related products.
  • The table guarantees firmware updates for many current models into 2032 and 2033, giving owners a clear minimum support horizon for devices such as recent 7590 and 5690 Pro series models.
  • The overview also lists many older devices whose guaranteed update periods have already ended, including FRITZ!Box 7560 (since Jan. 1, 2025), FRITZ!Box 7490 (since Oct. 1, 2025) and FRITZ!Box 7582 (since Oct. 1, 2026).
  • AVM labels the dates as minimum guarantees and may still issue fixes after those dates, as happened when the 7490 received an update in January 2026 despite its listed end date.
  • Users should check their model on the device label or at fritz.box, use FritzOS auto‑update settings to stay current, and replace very old or unlisted devices because unpatched routers pose growing security risks; AVM also provides separate tables for Mesh, Smart Home and FRITZ!DECT products.