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Old 02-13-2015, 11:32 AM
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OK. Yes, I got sucked in by a letter to upgrade my modem for FREE. Your speed doubles to 50Mbps/10Mbps from my current 25/5. This is a deceiving tactic to receive a Wireless Gateway modem with a built in router. Problem is....you must sign up for TV service with a cable box that provides only basic service. The ONE year teaser rate is $69.99. What it goes up to after the one year, nobody at Comcast would tell me. I didn't bite!

Now, as the OP states, this Gateway can be used as a hotspot by others in your range???
I can not believe the duplicitous tactics used by this sleasy company.

Anyone know what modem to buy so I can get out of the lease?
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