When thinking about your modem you will want to consider a few things.
Can you buy your own xfinity cable box.
Cable modem rentals contribute more than olympics i left comcast s set top box rentals out of my analysis because i didn t think customers could buy their own set top box.
Or you can make an in person return at an xfinity store location near you.
You can initiate a tv box return online and send back your set top tv box device back via a ups drop off location with a prepaid label.
If you d like to use the interface on comcast s xfinity x1 set top box and you should it s fantastic but aren t so sure about the box itself stay tuned.
However if you have televisions in two different rooms in your home but only own one comcast cable receiver box you can connect that box to both tvs using a coaxial cable splitter and coaxial cable.
If a cable box costs 50 and you rent it for 4 a month and plan to have the box for more than a year or 12 5 months it is more cost effective to buy the cable box.
Here s the formula 50 4 12 5 months.
Using approved third party equipment for xfinity internet and xfinity voice find out if you re using an xfinity approved modem.
Make sure you get and photograph a receipt for your set top return and check your future bills for the credit for using your own device.