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Had my own modem ...

Had my own modem (Motorola from Best Buy) for last 12 years, never had a problem. Make sure it's a DOSIS 3.0 or higher. Also get the $25 internet with 25 mbs speed which they will actually give you 50 mbs speed after 1 mo. with no price increase. We also adde 2 lines of mobile, from Comcast For $15. Total cost $40. If you need landline service get a Majik Jack for $40 a year. STOP paying $200 for their services.

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Originally Posted by hdbehnke (Post 2185876)

I understand if you switch to Spectrum you don't need any boxes because they stream everything. I am NOT tech savy so does this make sense? MUCH cheaper than xfinity.

There will be a modem and router involved though they might be in the same box.

You can buy Xfinity internet only (no cable channels) and stream everything - that's what we have. Make sure you are comparing apples with apples when making your choice.

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2185824)

It all depends on where you're moving...

I'm just north of 44 and I have Spectrum. We also stream and it works fine...

We most likely be in a new house in the southern part

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave (Post 2185871)

I'm now happy to pay the extra - and - have avoided my wife telling me "I TOLD YOU SO" based on my continued striving to be FRUGILE BUT NOT CHEAP."

I tried my own router - twice. Reviewed in Consumer Reports - purchased at Best Buy once and Amazon another time. The first time I felt "smart" for about a year and a half. The second time I felt smart for about 6 months. BUT - when you have a problem - you are on your own. I did - and you likely will. Technology - and whether true or not - provider will say it is your ROUTERS FAULT when there is a problem.

Now - I pay the little extra - have had one issue - they replaced the unit within 24 hours - re-checked everything - and was back up to optimal performance.

Note that you can always go to the Xfinity store near Best Buy and replace the modem and/or cable boxes immediately. Some people are still using old equipment because they haven't replaced them in years, and Xfinity doesn't notify you when they have newer equipment. For example, some people are still using HD cable boxes, when they could upgrade to 4K boxes for free. They will also give you free remotes.