We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you first sign up for internet service with one of the major providers like Xfinity, they'll usually offer to rent out a hybrid modem and ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

I'm looking at Comcast service, but I don't want to rent a modem, so if I can get a decent modem at the right price, I'm interested. Anyone have a used modem kicking around that they don't want? I ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The vast majority of Americans today have access to the internet. If you live in a big city, you probably have the option to choose between a ...

This despite the fact that it's a DOCSIS 3.1 modem that claims to "deliver true multi-gig internet speeds with link aggregation support." Is it that last bit that's the problem, namely that I would ...

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Do you rent your modem from your internet service provider? Did you know that you may be missing out on savings on your monthly internet bill as a result? Some internet providers would like you to ...