After 2 days without internet and phone (each time I got to Comcast tech support, the modem kicked back in; but now totally dead), the technician is still 2 days out.
I picked up a motoroal at BestBuy, and at least have internet again.
Since I paid $500 over the last 5 years for modem rental, I would rather buy a good modem outright.
BUT, I need VOIP (telephony?) and modem functionality.
I can use 'retail' modems in my area (activated Motorola today, working fine). I have HD Premier XF Triple Play (so supposedly I should have 50 Mbps).
What modems are available 'retail' that have the latest technology/band width/speed and VOIP capability (telephony)?