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 ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you first sign up for internet service with one of the major providers like Xfinity, they'll usually offer to rent out a hybrid modem and ...

Comcast, like most cable ISP services, provides most of its subscribers with a basic all-in-one modem solution that combines an Internet gateway with a router. If you have a more complicated home ...

The Wifi services offered by Comcast—at-home and outdoor, as part of secure home networks and for guests, and during emergencies such as COVID-19—have sometimes been the subject of a great deal of ...

I’m not going to begrudge anyone for using the modem and router that their ISP provides them. You shouldn’t—because you’re probably paying your ISP to “rent” a device that isn’t very good—but not ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

This year, you’re going to hear a ton about the new Matter smart home standard. It’s not technically live yet, and the first compatible devices are just starting to roll in this week for CES 2022. But ...

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 ...