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Answer» HELLO, I want to buy a modem for internet that I can use with any service provider, instead of paying monthly for renting their modem. Is this possible? I have READ the CH INFORMATION on modems but I find it rather complicated. At the moment I am renting from "Bell" and I think it is called a wireless modem. Thank you.What part of the world do you live? Give model model number of 'Bell' modem. I am in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The bell model number is 2701HG-G. SSID = BELL 641OK. That is a Two-Wire model made for the phone company. I have had two nor three of those kind. Here is a link: How to Set Your Bell 2Wire 2701Hg G The link is about a special feature of that modem/router combo. You can extend its wireless rage as a 'bridge'. If you buy one from a vendor, be aware the the vendor might not be able to help you with the installation. The phone company has special settings and a password needed for your account. Here in the USA I bout a replacement router that was a different brand, yet the phone company was able to set it by remote control. Thank you for the information. What it boils down to is that, if you buy from a vendor, you may or may not be able to use it with your Internet provider? Am I right here? Quote from: floccinaucini on April 29, 2012, 05:32:44 AM Thank you for the information. What it boils down to is that, if you buy from a vendor, you may or may not be able to use it with your Internet provider? Am I right here? The best thing to do would be call your service provider and see what they say about using a THIRD party modem. There is no point in buying something just to find out you can't use it.It seems that normally Bell Canada supply their own modem and bill you for rental; they may permit you to use your own DSL device but they will still include the rental in your monthly bill. It's in the contract and you won't get a reduction for using your own equipment. They will still send you one of their modems and charge you for the rental of that modem, whether you want to use it or not. You have no choice in that matter. The latest info I have FOUND says the rental cost is $3.95/month plus GST and PST and incorporated into your monthly bill. This monthly rental is not optional. If you deduct it they will put you in collections. Maybe you could look at other ISPs, e.g. Rogers or Golden Triangle. Thank you everyone. Lesson learned. You are at the mercy of the ISP and there is no circumventing that! Best regards to all. |
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