Forget the trauma of watching the latest horror flick on Netflix – the real scare for many of us is opening the monthly cable bill. Cable companies have made small fortunes on rental fees for the required gear – including that mysterious cable modem and WiFi router. But with just a little research on your own, you’ll find that hundreds of dollars can be shaved off your annual costs if you’re willing to invest in a combination cable modem and WiFi router. Here are three we recommend.
Get connected fast
If quick, easy and economical are your top three priorities, this could be the modem for you. It has 16 downstream and four upstream channels, making it a good pick for homes with fewer devices to juggle. The all-in-one modem and WiFi router saves space as well. It’s compatible with most major U.S. cable internet providers including Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity and more.
Save on equipment rental fees
Chances are you have more devices hooked up to the WiFi than you envisioned. This modem from NETGEAR is built to select between dual bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for your phones, tablets, TVs and computers. It’s compatible with most cable providers, with the exception of Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirectTV, Dish and any bundled voice service.
Exceptional speed and range
Motorola’s “Power Boost” technology amplifies the wireless signal to the limit set by the FCC to deliver higher WiFi speeds range. This modem also includes four 10/100/1000 gigabit ethernet LAN ports to provide wired connections to ethernet-capable devices. It’s compatible with all major U.S. cable networks.
