Stop Renting. Start Saving.
Major cable and DSL providers charge $7–$15/month to rent equipment worth $100–$300. Over 5 years, that's $420–$900 wasted. Here's the math.
$154
Avg. wasted per year
$768
Wasted over 5 years
6 mo
Typical payback
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Over 5 years, you'll save
$530
Break Even
20
months
1-Year Savings
$0
3-Year Savings
$218
5-Year Savings
$530
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ISP Equipment Comparison
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| ISP | Monthly Fee | Annual Cost | Their Equipment | Our Recommendation | Our Price | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | $15/mo [source] | $180/yr | xFi Gateway (XB7/XB8) | Motorola MB8611 + TP-Link AX80 | $318 | 22 months |
| Spectrum | $7/mo [source] | $84/yr | Spectrum Advanced WiFi Router | TP-Link Archer AX55 | $120 | 18 months |
| Cox | $13/mo [source] | $156/yr | Panoramic WiFi Gateway | Motorola MB8611 + TP-Link AX73 | $280 | 22 months |
| CenturyLink | $15/mo [source] | $180/yr | CenturyLink C4000 Modem/Router (waived on 1Gig+) | TP-Link Archer AX80 | $200 | 14 months |
| Optimum | $14/mo [source] | $168/yr | Smart WiFi 6 Gateway | Motorola MB8611 + TP-Link AX73 | $280 | 20 months |
Fees verified May 2026; equipment fees change frequently — verify with your ISP before switching plans.
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