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Aozora

join:2008-11-28
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reply to wifi4milez
Re: Why?

said by wifi4milez See Profile :

Why would you want to purchase your own cable modem? Although I no longer use TWC, if I recall correctly the monthly charge for the cable modem was built into my overall cost. Even if its not, I cant see it being more than $3 or $4 per month. At that rate, it would take over 2 years to break even (using the $100 price point mentioned in the article). Also, if you have a company provided modem and it stops working they bring you another free of charge. Perhaps there is a benefit to spending money on something that offers no additional benefits over renting it, however I just dont see it.

Cable modems arent like routers in that you can change settings and mess around with them (legally at least!), so in my opinion this is one of those "whats the point?" items.
You are also susceptible to Comcast running off with your modem if they ever come to your house.


dadkins
Can you do Blu?
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
·Comcast

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Re: Why?

said by Aozora See Profile :

You are also susceptible to Comcast running off with your modem if they ever come to your house.
So, when/if a Comcast tech comes to your house, you aren't there or watching what they are doing?
*IF* the tech picks up your modem, you are nowhere to be found and he walks away with it?
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