One of Comcast’s most ludicrously profitable businesses is renting out cable modems. These devices, which allow users to access the internet over cable networks, can cost as little as $30 if you buy ...

From technology aficionados looking for cutting-edge features and download speeds to budget-minded internet users, many people could benefit from buying a Comcast modem rather than renting one from ...

I received a letter from Comcast telling me that "Our records indicate that your cable modem needs to be upgraded in order to ensure you're getting the most out of your Xfinity Internet service." I ...

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% ...

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 ...

Nobody likes paying their cable company every month. Besides paying for internet access, you also have to pay for modem rental fees every month. What gives? You’re most likely paying a $14 hidden fee ...

Nobody likes paying the cable company every month. Besides shelling out for internet access, it’s likely you have to spring for modem rental fees too. What gives? Let’s do the math: If you pay about ...

Mine looked like the one at right; I forgot to note the model number, but if you had it installed in the last year and it’s blue, it’s probably one of these. Call Comcast right now and set up a date ...

Q: I signed up for Comcast Internet and phone service, bought a modem listed on their approved-devices page, and then couldn't get Comcast to activate it. They said I'd have to prove that I owned the ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. Read the full article here. After researching 88 cable modems this year, the Arris SURFboard SB6141 ...

Cable modem maker Zoom Telephonics has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission charging that Comcast has subjected the firm to a battery of "unreasonable, irrelevant, ...