said by tabletoptim :Yes, that's true. The reason is because you can just get a regular Wired Modem for any Internet plan below 50 Mbps. The bridge mode option is available for Broadband 50 and higher because there is no regular Wired Modem option available.
So far from true. Shaw has a pile of the old Motorola 5102's that you can get. You just need to speak to the right person to get one