Comcast Motorola cable modem

[Robert La Ferla]

Mark J. Dulcey wrote:

> I wonder if they are the same Motorola modems that are currently "free 
> after rebate" as a retail purchase? If so, it means that new customers 
> won't have to pay for theirs, either - nice if you're planning to sign 
> up.
>
> Still, I wonder why the switch? If anyone is still using 
> pre-DOCSIS-standard modems, they might need to get rid of those, but 
> why would you need to switch newer ones? And why mandate one specific 
> model? (Can you tell that I'm paranoid about the intentions of cable 
> companies?)

I'm not sure of the model but you'll get a $5 credit if you upgrade 
before 7/28.  I think they are forcing everyone to switch to reduce 
support costs.  It's easier to support one modem model.  What their 
future intentions are is unknown but I bet that it's not going to favor 
the consumer...