It may be an expensive up-front payment, but buying your own router will save you money. It can even improve your connection.

Spectrum includes a free modem with all of its home internet plans, but if you don't have a router, you'll need to rent one ...

As much as Xfinity would prefer that you rent one of its modems, it does offer compatibility with a variety of different modems and routers produced by third-party companies. However, not all ...

Why it made the cut: This tri-band router is lightning-fast and has built-in security features. If you’ve got a modem and are searching for a pure router that will take on 4K streaming and PC ...

Modems and modem-router combos (Gateways) To use wireless internet, you’ll need a router. As such, another way that you can succeed with the purchase of a cable modem is to combo it with a router.

If you’re looking for a solid, reliable cable modem/router combo, then the ARRIS SURFboard SBG7600AC2 is an excellent choice. It can often be found on sale for under $200, making it a solid buy ...

You can rent or buy equipment from Xfinity, including routers and modems, to support your internet plans. Xfinity also offers smart home equipment, including security cameras.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX80, a high performing modem/router combo that works with internet plans up to 1200 Mbps, has similar specs as the Comcast/Xfinity-only Motorola MT8733—DOCSIS 3.1, 2.5 ...

That puts your total up-front cost to replace your ISP’s modem-router combo unit ... last year the CM500 dropped off Spectrum’s approved-modem list, and Xfinity demoted the CM500 from 300 Mbps ...

Why it made the cut: A Comcast Xfinity-approved modem-router combo that has all you need for quality internet quickly. The Motorola MG7700 is an upgrade to the very successful MG7550.As far as Wi ...