From technology aficionados looking for cutting-edge features and download speeds to budget-minded internet users, many people could benefit from buying a Comcast modem rather than renting one from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you get Internet service from your cable company, you’ve probably noticed it’s not cheap, and it’s ...

Internet users can potentially save money by buying their own modem for use with Comcast cable Internet. The company charges a rental fee when using a company-owned modem. However, not all modems are ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Many people continue to pay Comcast and other cable-based ISPs monthly fees to rent cable modems. But with a little research, you can buy your own modem outright and save money in the long run. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

A cable modem’s lights blinking can represent not just data flowing into your house but money flowing out of your bank account. How much? Probably more than what you paid a year ago to rent the same ...

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Q. My cable company tells me I have to lease a modem. Can I buy my own? Any advice on how I should go about that? A. In the two years since I last covered this topic here, a few things have changed in ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. Read the full article here. After researching 88 cable modems this year, the Arris SURFboard SB6141 ...