2026-08-24 00:23 UTC
Replies (3)
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@INeedANewUserName@piefed.social 2026-08-24 01:52
I tried… Comcast would “forget” the modem 3 times a month and would have to call and read them the MAC address again etc… fuck Comcast
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@dan@upvote.au 2026-08-24 06:14
They used to charge you more for unlimited data if you didn’t use their modem. Renting their modem plus getting unlimited data was $30/month, but just getting unlimited data with your own modem was $50/month. Not relevant any more though, as (at least in my area) they completely removed the data caps. I’m so glad I have a local ISP that provides 10Gbps for cheaper than Comcast’s 1Gbps.
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@Raiderkev@lemmy.world 2026-08-24 07:17
It’s always been a ripoff from the start. The modem / router is far cheaper than whatever they charge you to rent it over a year. Additionally they were broadcasting public wifi hotspots from your rented modem for a while (probably still are) and now this. Having said that, walk into any random friend’s house, and what will you see? A big stupid rented Comcast modem.