At IFA 2026, AVM unveiled the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90, the new flagship model of the FRITZ!Box series. The router combines DSL and fiber-optic connections in a single unit, offers tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with speeds of up to 12.2 Gbit/s, and breaks with the traditional FRITZ!Box design: it now has just one button, one LED, and all cables are hidden inside the housing.
In a nutshell: The FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 supports DSL (Supervectoring 35b, up to 300 Mbit/s), fiber via GPON (up to 2.5 Gbit/s) or AON (up to 1 Gbit/s), and transmits via Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 at a theoretical maximum of 12.2 Gbit/s. AVM has not yet commented on the price or launch date.
FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90: One Device for DSL and Fiber Optics
Until now, when purchasing a FRITZ!Box, customers usually had to choose between a model designed solely for DSL or one designed solely for fiber. The FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 puts an end to that: It supports DSL with Supervectoring 35b at speeds up to 300 Mbit/s as well as fiber via GPON at up to 2.5 Gbit/s or AON at up to 1 Gbit/s. If you already have an external ONT (fiber modem), you can also use the box with it at speeds of up to 2.5 Gbit/s. This means the router can theoretically continue to be used even if you switch providers, even if the connection type changes.
Design: One button, one LED, no visible cables
The most striking difference from previous FRITZ!Box models is the housing. AVM has done away with the usual row of buttons and the many status LEDs in favor of a single button and a single LED. All ports are located on the bottom; cables are hidden and protected within an integrated cable guide. If you prefer to set the box down rather than hang it, you can place it upright, on its side, or mount it on the wall—and the wall mount remains compatible with the mounting holes from the FRITZ!Box 7590. So there’s no need to throw away any older mounts you might have in the basement.
The box is passively cooled, without any fans. AVM lists the power consumption at an average of about 12 watts, which is a solid figure for a device with Wi-Fi 7, multiple Gigabit ports, and telephony features.
Technical Specifications of the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| DSL | Supervectoring 35b, up to 300 Mbps |
| Fiber Optic | GPON up to 2.5 Gbit/s, AON up to 1 Gbit/s (also up to 2.5 Gbit/s with an external ONT) |
| Wi-Fi | Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with MLO, up to 12.2 Gbit/s total (2.4 GHz: 688 Mbit/s, 5 GHz: 5,760 Mbit/s, 6 GHz: 5,760 Mbit/s), 11 antennas |
| LAN/WAN | 1× 2.5-Gigabit WAN/LAN, 1× 2.5-Gigabit LAN, 2× Gigabit LAN |
| USB | 1× USB for storage or printer |
| Telephony | DECT base station, IP/SIP, 1 analog line |
| Smart Home | Zigbee integration |
| Software | FRITZ!OS 8.50 with VPN, parental controls, media server, FRITZ!NAS, Wi-Fi guest access |
| Power consumption | Approx. 12 watts on average, passively cooled |
On paper, the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 clearly positions itself as the flagship model: Wi-Fi 7 across all three bands, two 2.5-Gigabit ports, and a fiber-optic connection that easily keeps up with faster plans. If you only need a single Gigabit connection, this router offers more than your current plan provides.
New Naming Convention: What’s Behind “7-90”
With the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90, AVM is also introducing a new naming scheme. Instead of assigning model numbers like “7590” or “5690 Pro” as before, the name now combines the connection type (DSL/Fiber) with a digit indicating the Wi-Fi generation and a series code— in this case, Wi-Fi 7 plus the 90 series. Whether this scheme will be carried over to future models remains to be seen with further new releases. After the somewhat confusing names used in the meantime, such as “6690 Cable” or “7530 AX,” a clearer structure is long overdue.
Price and Availability of the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90
AVM has so far remained silent on pricing and market launch, as is almost a tradition with IFA presentations of new FRITZ!Boxes. A look at the FRITZ!Box 6690 Pro shows just how long this can take: It was first unveiled at IFA 2025 and is only now, a year later, actually available at select retailers such as Media Markt. So anyone looking to buy the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 should be prepared for a longer wait. We’ll update this article as soon as AVM provides specific details.
Conclusion: The FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 leaves us wanting more details
With the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90, AVM shows us where things are headed: a device for DSL and fiber, Wi-Fi 7 across all bands, and a design that—after years of the same old white plastic box—actually looks different. It’s still frustrating that the price and availability remain to be determined. If you’re currently looking for a new router, you’ll find alternatives already available in our router rankings, such as the previous models from AVM’s own lineup, like the FRITZ!Box 7582. As soon as the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 has a price and a release date, we’ll update this article.
