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Originally Posted by eremite06
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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I just did it. Here is the latest version out:
ARRIS / Motorola SurfBoard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White
I bought mine from Amazon for $83. Will pay for itself in less than a year. And it is faster than the Comcast modem I took out.
Easy install. Need to have Comcast do a ping/test/turn on...over the phone. No problem. I should have done it years ago!!!
When returning the Comcast box just take it to the UPS store and they will take care of it for no charge. (must be a UPS store not a box and ship type place)