[ale] [OT] Good cable modem to connect to Comcast?

[Calvin Harrigan]

On 9/17/2013 4:11 PM, James Sumners wrote:
> I use the Motorola SB6141 [1]. A word of warning: _save your receipt_.
> They tried to steal my modem by tacking on a modem rental fee two
> months into my service. I had to take a copy of my receipt over to the
> Comcast office to prove to them that I bought the modem independently.
> And no, I couldn't just email a copy to them. The would only accept a
> faxed or mailed copy over the phone.
>
> [1] -- http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-SURFboard-SB6141-DOCSIS-High-Speed/dp/B007IMPMW4/
>
> On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM, leam hall <leamhall at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Any recommendations on make and model of a cable modem to plug into Comcast
>> service? It should be 50 down and 10 up. HA! I'll believe it when I see it.
>>
>> Still, something mildly secure. I'll put a WAP or something on the other
>> side.
>>
>> Leam
>>
>> --
>> Mind on a Mission

I also use and can recommend the Motorola SB6141, I can usually get 
50/10 off peak hours.  Like someone else mentioned be sure that they 
know that YOU own the modem.  When I took back the old one they tried 
some funny business.