I am thinking of switching to insight cable and internet and they have a modem to buy. However a family member of mine works for a different cable company (that I can't get) and I am wondering if one of their modems would work. I could get it cheaper if it would.
2006-11-19 10:06:59 · 6 answers · asked by isellpc 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
My relative is not "stealing" it, but I can get it at her price, Thank you very much.
2006-11-19 10:25:56 · update #1
Yes you do. Your Internet provider will send you a modem along with all of other necessary equipment that you'll need. The modems are of course made to work with "their" equipment, making us dependant on them of course, but, that's the way it is. Larry RadioShack 01-9590
2006-11-19 10:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find out the make & model of the modem your family member is offering to steal for you and tell your cable company you already have that one when you call to place your order. They can tell you if it's compatible.
2006-11-19 10:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually it doesnt matter what brand of modem tyou have as long as it meets the necessary requirements needed for the service you are getting. i.e. cable modem for cable isp. Ã
2006-11-19 10:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isellic : If you use wireless router that gets signal from modem
tower then there must be a different set up with yours and
we say " talk with an computer expert first before starting "
referring http://www.computerrepairsservices.com
or http://yahoo.dsl connections.com
good luck & becareful!
2006-11-19 11:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you can use any modem you want.
2006-11-19 10:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so. i have yahoo dsl, and the modem i have isn't yahoo brand, but you can call the dsl to doublecheck.
2006-11-19 10:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋