Many people continue to pay Comcast and other cable-based ISPs monthly fees to rent cable modems. But with a little research, you can buy your own modem outright and save money in the long run. The ...

If you get your Internet access from the cable company, it probably supplied you with the cable modem you’re using right now. If so, the company’s probably charging you a fee to rent that small piece ...

If you get Internet service from your cable company, you’ve probably noticed it’s not cheap, and it’s only getting more expensive with each passing year. A smart way to take some of the sting out of ...

Those moving into a new home or otherwise are signing up for new Internet service are faced with a choice: Whether to rent their cable modem from their service provider or to buy one. The modem is a ...

Whether you’re upgrading or are setting up your first network, you will need to choose between a modem and router setup or a combo device. Modem-router combos, also known as gateways, offer ...

To connect to the Internet from your home, you’ll need two pieces of equipment — a capable modem that pulls a signal from your internet service provider, or ISP, and a router, which broadcasts the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you get Internet service from your cable company, you’ve probably noticed it’s not cheap, and it’s ...