[Samcat13]

Not all smart tv's are smart. Some you can't load a lot of the programs to get free tv. you need an android tv.

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

I would not want to explain why people want there own equipment it would be to detailed.
If you own it, they can't control it and open up your WIFI as a access to your neighbors as a hot spot is one reason. For a techie there is a lot of other reasons.
You keep renting it if it makes you feel better!.
I don't want the Comcast morons all over my equipment and in my home. JMHO
This is why I don't post on this site very often to try to help people out, there has been way to much negativity in posts.
I hope this helps some people.
Some folks are going to FTA (free to air antennas) because they are getting sick of Comcast ripping them off with 150 to 200 dollars bills a month.
On top of you very rarely get what you pay for.
Good luck I am done for awhile posting again due to negativity, this was just meant to help people out!

I appreciate it when someone shares information such as this. I, too, dislike the tone of negativity that often results. It's why many, many don't post anymore.

[jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com]

Rent the MODEM but buy your own wireless router router (easy to get a decent one for a hundred dollars or less). I had CAT 6 installed in the bedrooms and only use wireless for stuff like my cell phone, Kindles, Alexa and Alexa controlled addons. TV and computers are connected to CAT 6.

[Chellybean]

I am not sure about renting there modem it is personal choice, but I Totally agree on owning your own router.

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by Bonnevie

I appreciate it when someone shares information such as this. I, too, dislike the tone of negativity that often results. It's why many, many don't post anymore.

Couldn't agree more, a lot of bright people on here that are fed up with arguing with the negative responses. Just reread this tread with the good grief that doesn't understand people's concern. Omg can't make this stuff up, it was just a FYI and it's turned into nasty, just use the two links In The first post and use it for what you want. Unbelievable

[Flash]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Because people disagree with you it's negativity ? It's not possible you might be wrong on some things you might say?

For one thing you can easily turn off the "Public Xfinity" WIFI hotspot in your Comcast modem (How to Turn Xfinity WiFi Home Hotspot On or Off Using Xfinity xFi or My Account - Xfinity Support) and the fact it is YOUR modem dos not mean they don't have control over it (THEY DO since it has an IP address on their network and they have FULL control of it on the WAN side). Having worked 5 years in the NOC of an ISP I can assure you even using your own modem gives you no less privacy. Read your agreements which say it doesn't.. Using their modem saves you what? $180/year? but doesn't do anything else for you other than make you responsible for any compatibility issues with their network.

As far as this crazy pricing they are being charged those folks don't know how to deal with it. I've been a "new subscriber" for over 30 years on every TV/ISP I've ever used, Easy to do.

For all practical purposes FTA disappeared 15-20 years ago with satellite encryption and 9ft dishes. If one likes illegal Firesticks stealing programming that's fine too but just because someone disagrees with what you say is a fact doesn't make it negativity. It's just possible there is another answer or explanation. If you can't take the heat (comments) stay out of the kitchen (web forums).

Thanks for that xFinity hotspot info and for the link. You made it SOOOOO easy to turn it off.