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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

You can’t have a home Wi-Fi network without a reliable modem. This is why most ISPs (internet service providers) give you one. The catch is, the modem isn’t free; you’re paying for it each and every ...