We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you first sign up for internet service with one of the major providers like Xfinity, they'll usually offer to rent out a hybrid modem and ...

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In some markets, new Xfinity customers can get their wifi set up same-day.

Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.