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 ...

When Comcast flipped the switch that turned 50,000 of its customers' newer wireless routers into public hotspots on Tuesday, it took many of its subscribers by surprise. While some Comcast customers ...

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 ...

Renting a router for Xfinity may seem like a simple solution, but fees add up fast. Here's a more economical option. By Amanda Reed Updated Sep 19, 2023 2:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

Motorola MT8733 DOCSIS 3.1 Modem/Router with motosync App Offers Xfinity Customers Savings on Modem Rental Fees and Secure, Fast WiFi “We are proud to work with Best Buy to give Xfinity customers the ...

Your modem router's loyalty may be conflicted. In a move that is either beautifully brilliant or brazenly boneheaded, Comcast (CMCSK) is turning leased residential routers into Wi-Fi hotspots that are ...

Comcast is transforming its customers' home modems into public Wi-Fi hotspots by adding a second signal to each device. In addition to a customer's home Wi-Fi connection, Xfinity wireless gateways ...

I like to think of myself as an expert when it comes to broadband -- after all, I've been writing about it for over 6 years. Yet, despite my expertise, I have carried around a shameful secret: I ...

Buying your own router is an easy way to save on your internet bill. Here's what happened when I did just that. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving.

Usual procedure when setting up a new home internet connection goes something like this: Open welcome package from internet provider; immediately discard the cable modem and router that came in the ...