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 ...

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...

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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