Buy-Or-Rent test

Do the math! It may be a very simple decision, once you really do the math. 

Monthly fee with rented modem

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Monthly fee when you own the modem

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Cost to change plan from "rent" to "own"

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Cost of the modem you have in mind

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RESULT >> Months to break-even:

If it pays to buy, why not go for it? A few good reasons not to buy:

  • You plan to move. If the new place does not have cable modem service, or the provider only wants rented modems you should think twice.
  • You plan to buy a non DOCSIS modem. Think twice. Your provider may want to change to DOCSIS anytime. All the modems on this page are DOCSIS compliant, your gurantee for optimal compatibility.