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Do You Need a Modem for Fiber Internet? No — Here's What Replaces It
Fiber doesn't use a modem — an ONT replaces it. What each fiber ISP requires, when you can use your own router, and what to do with your old cable modem.
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Buying guide
Fiber doesn't use a modem — an ONT replaces it. What each fiber ISP requires, when you can use your own router, and what to do with your old cable modem.
Your ISP's rental gateway is more than just a modem—it is a backdoor into your digital home. From stopping internal network mapping to blocking remote access protocols like TR-069, discover the four critical privacy reasons why you should return that rental box...
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