Windows 10: Modem Recommendation To Replace Internet Monthly Fee?

We have optimum online internet. We have an arris 802 modem and a netgear router that was given to us years ago when when had optimum installed. So they basically lent it to us and if we ever no longer want their service, we would have to return the modem and wireless router.




Not long ago they started charging a $10 monthly fee for the modem rental. Nothing however for the router. We have to get a modem as we don't want to pay this monthly fee.




Can someone here recommend a modem to buy? And should we always buy a brand new one as oppose to used one in case of things like hacked modem or anything like that?




We have optimum 100/35 if that matters for the download/upload speed.




I saw these are compatible with optimum online




$65 Arris 6183


https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboa...ct_top?ie=UTF8




$90 Netgear c600
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Downl...ct_top?ie=UTF8






I did check their official site and saw this new




$99
https://shop.surfboard.com/high-spee...e-sku-1000182/






The one above looks like the one we currently use which is the Arris TM802.






Does anyone have recommendation on which of these 3 to buy?






They do have used modems like these on amazon that seem to have very good reviews for used.




TM1602A Used $45
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...VGLPMXIQ&psc=1



TM822 Used $50
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...VGLPMXIQ&psc=1




TM822G Used $50
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...VGLPMXIQ&psc=1

:)

 

DOCSIS 3.0 modem with phone line?

I'm thinking about buying my own modem for a few reasons:

1. Upgrade to DOCSIS 3.0, the modem I have from them is 2.0
2. Eliminate the monthly rental fee.

Time Warner has a official supported modem list on their site, but none of them have phone lines like my current modem does, and then there's this little tidbit: if you choose to purchase your own modem, you will need another device from them to use their phone service, as none of the modems on their list have phone lines (including the modem I am currently using, from them, that does have phone lines on it). It seems they are trying to get their monthly equipment fee regardless if you have their modem or your own.

Considering my modem isn't on their list and it has phone lines on it, and I don't have a second box from them for the phone, I'm thinking ANY modem should work, whether it's on their list or not.

So, I'm looking for a DOCSIS 3.0 modem that has phone lines on it, any recommendations? I don't mind if the modem is also a router, provided I have full control over it as I would with my current router.

 

internet access fees

hello if i pay every monthly to internet provider , and i get all free no download cap or upload , so do i still have to pay windows 10 fees ?

 

Wireless cable modem/router/firewall

can someone recommend me a wireless router with built in cable modem. Most of the devices ive seen are equiped with ADSL modems!

required features

• Wireless

• firewall

• router

• Built in cable modem

• fully telewest/blueyonder compatible