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Re:The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a rou... by onmf on Thursday April 30, 2020 @02:13PM (#23034087)
When I called my ISP to switch over to my own modem they stop charging me the extra $10 a month to rent the modem but said just to keep it. It’s nothing more than a money grab.
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Re:The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a rou... by colejohnson66 on Thursday April 30, 2020 @03:00PM (#23034714)
Did you get that is writing? Because ISPs have been know to say that, and then turn around and keep charging you.
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Re:The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a rou... by StillBored on Thursday April 30, 2020 @06:45PM (#23037116)
Or tell you to return it when you move/cancel in 10 years. At which point they have you over a barrel for the $$$$ they want for a piece of equipment that is basically worthless.

I would return it to the local office and get a receipt anyway.

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