Also, fuck xfinity and their BS. Can't even change wifi password without downloading an app.
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Do not use their router. You are not required to. I have xfinity, and I use my own modem and my own router. No monthly rental fee. Just takes a little research before purchase.
Their gateway (basically a modem + router in one device) is to free to us because there's a government subsidized program in my area that lets you get cheap internet and with that cheap internet plan also includes $0 per month equipment rental, so it's free as long as we qualify for the subsidized plan.
Nobody in my household wants to spend extra money on a router that could impact speed and is redundant, since we already have one, and I certainly aint spending extra money on a router. Plus, it's extra ewaste.
But yea I get your point, most people don't have government subsidized internet like I do, so buying your own equipment is probably a better choice.
It saves me $10 per month, and that $120 per year is more than worth it. Plus, my home network is none of their business, and using your own equipment is your only means of privacy and control within your own network. I understand that not everyone cares, but consumers should be educated.
Out of curiosity how would you use your own modem and router? Do you have to connect it to the ISP's gateway or is there another method?
You would connect your own modem to the incoming coaxial line and then connect a router / access point to the modem. There is no need for ISP owned equipment with a coaxial internet connection.