Xfinity will let you rent a modem when you sign up for its Internet service, but you do have the option of using a third-party modem instead. Here's how.

That equipment fee might not seem like much when you first sign up for internet service, but fast forward a few years and you're looking at hundreds in wasted dollars. Most ISPs charge between $10 and ...

Each month, when your Comcast bill comes due, many of you pay a monthly fee for the device that provides internet access in your homes. Rental for what’s known as the Xfinity Gateway typically runs ...

I've been writing about broadband for over half a decade, and I like to think that means I can call myself something of an expert on the subject. Yet, despite my expertise, I have carried around a ...

Internet service providers aren’t exactly the most beloved companies by consumers, and there are numerous reasons why. A now-viral post by TikToker Janice McCoy highlights a series of customer-vs-ISP ...

Do you rent your modem from your internet service provider? Did you know that you may be missing out on savings on your monthly internet bill as a result? Some internet providers would like you to ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The xFi Advanced Gateway also has some smart home tricks up its sleeve. It includes built-in support ...

Buying my own modem and router saves me money and immediately boosted my upload speeds by 2,000%. For most people, a monthly charge of $15 for internet equipment doesn't seem too bad when you're ...