The Toshiba PCX2600 Cable Modem highlights the commoditizing pattern in the cable business. Driven by the industry-standard DOCSIS data-over-cable specification and enabled somewhat misnamed ...

The advent of the cable-modem-equipped TV set-top box and increasing popularity of Internet gateways does not spell the end for the standalone cable modem at retail. However, the popularity of these ...

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 have cable Internet, you probably rent your modem from your service provider for a monthly fee, the same way you do your cable box. You may already have your own wireless router, though many ...

I don’t know about all cable companies but Comcast (AKA Xfinity) now charges $14 a month to rent a cable modem. However, depending on the speed of your service, you can buy your own modem for under ...

Last week, I explained how Comcast’s (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and (NASDAQ:CMCSK) broadband customers who buy their own cable modem are earning 11% per month on their investment. I estimated that as much as 25% ...

This week's prize is an advanced all-in-one modem-router combo, the Arris-Motorola SBG6782-AC Gateway. Multitasking cable users, apply here. Leslie Katz Former Culture Editor Leslie Katz led a team ...

I've wasted hundreds of dollars over the last few years. What makes this hurt even more is that I've given that money to my cable company. That's because I've been "renting" my modem, paying a $6 ...

Greetings A/V Arsians!<br><br>I just did a rewiring of the house with some RG6 Coaxial cable to replace the older RG59 junk. I'm now in the process of building a hub where all the connections meet. So ...

If you have cable Internet, you probably rent your modem from your service provider for a monthly fee, the same way you do your cable box. You may already have your own wireless router, though many ...