[ale] Xfinity Modem -- lease or buy recoomendations

[Lightner, Jeff]

If you’re not doing the whole Xfinity X1 thing (TV, phone and internet) then buying your own is the way to go.

I bought the Motorola Surfboard long ago and have saved myself the monthly rental for years.  That was for DOCSIS 2.0.   After they went to DOCSIS 3.0 I bought the Motorola one and have been using that for about a year with no issues.   If you only have to buy the modem once every 10 years like I did the ROI over renting makes perfect sense.

I’ve heard but can’t prove that you can even buy the all in one X1 device yourself.  I don’t use them for phone so haven’t needed one.


From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of H P Ladds
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 1:09 PM
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!; Freeside Atlanta (Members); decaturmakers
Subject: [ale] Xfinity Modem -- lease or buy recoomendations

Hi All,

Clear, my Internet service provider, is shutting down. So I'm switching to Xfinity -- because I have no practical alternatives in my neighborhood.

I'm inclined to buy my own modem, but wonder how this has worked for other folks and what model would be recommended?

Thanks,
Preston
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