[kwlug-disc] Cable internet providers

[Khalid Baheyeldin]

On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Chris Irwin <chris at chrisirwin.ca> wrote:

> On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 1:47 PM, Bob Jonkman <bjonkman at sobac.com> wrote:
>
>> Purchasing the modem from Acme Telephone ($75) and save yourself a few
>> bucks:
>>
>>  http://www.speedtouch.ca/typesearch.php
>>
>> (be sure the get the right model -- dcm476 and dcm476rs are very
>> similar, and probably not interchangeable)
>>
>> Teksavvy is OK with third-party modems; don't know about the other guys.
>>
>>
> Teksavvy can only allow third-party modems that Rogers is willing to
> activate. You need to ensure you're meeting the minimum Docsis requirements
> that Rogers is enforcing for new service. I found it not worth my time
> worrying about saving $20, and just got my modem from teksavvy
> pre-allocated to my account.
>

I agree. This is a one time thing, so just pay the small fee for a
guarantee that it will work.
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