said by Neiljoshua:I have RCN service in Astoria. RCN doesn't charge any modem fee. RCN has the real Tivo too. TWC has became a greedy corporation.... I wish Fios, and Google Fiber were available here in NYC. Then you will see all those crazy fees disappear.
I think that once other companies see that it's an easy way for them to get money with little to no fuss then all of them will fall in line. Not many people can afford to buy their own modem or have an interest in even going through that hassle.