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Old 08-10-2018, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
This is an example why it is risky to purchase your own modem. The poster had a Comcast owned modem and got it fixed. If he had purchased his own modem, how long would it have taken to restore internet service?
Yes, a modem/router you buy could go bad right out of the box, but that would be very rare. I've been using my own modem/router (separate units) for many years, never had one go bad.

Of course the biggest reason to get your own is you save money each month. After about a year you've more than made up for the cost.