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Old 12-27-2023, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Maybe I am missing something, but I thought you could connect your modem to any of the COAX outlets in the house as long as it has been activated by Xfinity. But, first you need to sign up for the Xfinity internet service, plug in the modem, and activate it. If you haven't paid Xfinity for internet service, the modem will not work.
To activate the modem, you have to pick up the phone and call Comcast. They still need all the info on the modem. It is not a plug-and-go. If you call for a tech. to your home, you will be billed $100 for that service. Comcast does not make your life easy.