In the same way that upgrading to one of the best Wi-Fi routers does, purchasing your own cable modem means that you will no longer have to pay equipment rental fees to your internet service provider.

Internet access from the cable TV companies. The coaxial cable coming into the home or building is split into one line for the cable modem and another line for the TV set-top box. See cable modem.

What's the best cable internet provider? With a new year ahead, shopping for internet service providers in your area will most likely involve a cable ISP or two. Cable internet is the most widely ...