My old modem and router returned 164/5Mbps speeds from my desk and 143/5Mbps from the bathroom -- not bad for an internet plan that advertises 200/10Mbps speeds.

Spend $180 for the modem and $250 for a mesh router system, and it will take almost 31 months to recoup your investment. In a few weeks, I’ll test and review Comcast’s Xfinity XFi Advanced ...

I've always advised CNET readers to purchase their equipment, but my rented modem and router worked fine. That being said, I did know in the back of my mind, I was wasting money.

I don’t know about all cable companies but Comcast (AKA Xfinity) now charges $14 a month to rent a cable modem. However, depending on the speed of your service, you can buy your own modem for ...

The cost of a Comcast-compatible modem, ... Comcast has largely converted its U.S. network to its high-speed Xfinity service, ... this DOCSIS 3.0 modem/router combo is on point, ...

Xfinity will let you rent a modem when you sign up for its Internet service, but you do have the option of using a third-party modem instead. Here's how.

Comcast's Xfinity division has made some forays into the smart home world already: Xfinity Home started out as a home security product, but it now handles a number of common devices like locks ...

It shouldn't cut into your speed at all if done properly as the line is capable of much more than you're plan allows. The electricity increase should be very minimal if any at all. It will slow ...

The cost of a Comcast-compatible modem, like our top pick, the Arris Surfboard, is more than offset by improved performance and pays for itself […] Skip to content. All Sections.

And Comcast is not only charging you a fee for a modem, but then selling its services and you most likely have no idea. Oh, and by the way, that fee is most likely going up quite soon .

Do we get to charge Comcast for the electrical power usage of this second signal. I know, likely .05 watts. But then there is this Surcharge i'll have to include for the use of my electrical line ...