maxpower
join:2006-10-09
Providence, RI
| reply to cypherstream
Re: [CDV] You can buy your own eMTA from amazon.com now.
There was an article on dslreports news (the number one broadband news source) saying that Comcast was offering self install voice. It included a Comcast provided 3 handset cordless phone. I will try to find a link. I only remember, because I shuddered when I saw it. As far as using an eMTA, im sure you could use it for data, but not voice...yet. |
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rody_44
Premium
join:2004-02-20
Quakertown, PA | you can use it for data maybe if it isnt listed as stolen that is. |
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cypherstream
Looking forward to the future of things.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
clubs:
| said by rody_44  :you can use it for data maybe if it isnt listed as stolen that is. True, they could be stolen. I mean if you can't purchase these through retail outlets, where are these sellers getting the eMTA's from?
So I'm guessing it's more of a liability reason that Comcast (or any other CableCo for that matter) doesn't allow you to purchase your own eMTA? For instance, say you cannot call 911 because you purchased a crap eMTA and wired it up with crap RadioShack RG-59 VCR Jumper wires off of gold 4 way splitters. So now you sue Comcast for it...
I can understand that logic. Some people like to buy though to avoid a monthly rental fee. I think Comcast would benefit from a lease-to-own project. After say 3 years of $3 a month, they should call it 'paid off' and stop charging for the rental. |
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