MvV>> When that happens my (actually my ISP's) good old faithful MvV>> Motorola SBV5120E will have to make room for a DOCSIS 3.0 modem. MvV>> It is almost certain my ISP will give me a modem with build in MvV>> router. I may or may not like what I get, but investing now in a MvV>> new router that probably will only be used for another 6 to 18 MvV>> month, is not on top of my list of options.
BM> Doesn't your ISP offer the option of you purchasing your own modem and BM> deduct the monthly lease fee?
No, the cable ISPs don't lease out the modems, they are given on loan. There is no monthly fee, so nothing to deduct if you get your own. This way they ensure that the modems used by their clients are compatible with their network. If the contract is terminated, the modem should be returned and when you fail, they send you a bill. That is the theory. In practise the used modems have so litttle residual value that they never claim it back and ask you to dispose of it yourself, or keep it if you want.
BM> I did that when I got my new service. I went out and purchased my own BM> DOCSIS 3.0 for $70 and they don't charge me the $7/month lease fee. I BM> purchased the SB6141. Works great and the ROI was 10 months!!
That would have been my choice as well, had it been offered.
