DSL Modem Cost

Typical costs:

• A DSL modem costs $40-$90. DSL modems are frequently aimed at specific DSL carriers. Walmart sells modems for a variety of service providers including Actiontec modem for Verizon DSL^[1] for $66 and Motorola DSL modem for AT&T^[2] for $50.
• Some DSL modems are combination devices with routers, which create a wireless network. These devices cost $80-$200. The more expensive units allow for faster rates of transfer. The Netgear 802.11n Wireless Router with DSL Modem handles data transfer of up to 150 Mbps and costs $80 at Best Buy. However, the Netgear Rangemax Dual-Band Wireless-N router with DSL modem^[3] , which is twice as fast, is about $150.
• Some Internet service providers offer rental of DSL modems for a monthly fee of $5-$10. Comcast^[4] charges $5-$7 per month to rent a DSL modem, where service is available.
• Some Internet service providers sell DSL modems and provide them with installation of the DSL service. These modems cost $50-$150. AT&T^[5] sells DSL modems for $75-$100 with their service.

• In the box with a DSL modem should be a power supply, a phone cord, a software CD and an owner's manual.

• DSL Internet service costs vary depending on speed. Residential DSL service costs $15-$50 per month, on average, across the country. Nationwide Internet service providers include AT&T^[6] , Comcast^[7] , Verizon^[8] , Time-Warner Cable and Charter Communications^[9] .
• To create a wireless network in a home or office, a wireless router is required. Individual routers cost $20-$180 depending on the signal strength it creates -- higher signal strengths create larger Wi-Fi zones. Amazon^[10] sells routers for both business and residential needs.
• Replacement or longer phone cords might be necessary for a DSL modem. Depending on the length, cords cost $1-$20. For example, Radio Shack^[11] sells cords starting at $1.

• Internet service providers such as regularly offer discount prices on Internet service for an initial trial period. Charter Communications^[12] has DSL service starting at $20 per month.
• Verizon^[13] provides a free DSL modem to customers who sign up for the DSL service. While the DSL modem is free, there is a $20 fee to ship the device.

• PC Magazine provides a comprehensive networking buying guide^[14] .
• Top Ten Reviews provides a comparison guide of top-selling DSL modems^[15] and routers^[16] .
• Fry's Electronics^[17] , with stores in nine Western and Midwestern states, has regular deals on networking products.

1.  www.walmart.com/ip/Actiontec-Modem-for-Verizon-DSL/10828215?findingMethod=rr
2.  www.walmart.com/ip/Motorola-ATT-SW-Cable-Modem/14262042?findingMethod=rr
3.  www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-DGND3300-RangeMax-Wireless-N-Router/dp/B001UHMB5O
4.  /www.comcast.com/localization/localize.cspx?Referer=%2fshop%2fbuyflow2%2fproducts.cspx%...
5.  www.att.com/smallbusiness/internet/internet.jsp?prodType=hsi
6.  www.att.com/smallbusiness/internet/internet.jsp?prodType=hsi
7.  /www.comcast.com/localization/localize.cspx?Referer=%2fshop%2fbuyflow2%2fproducts.cspx%...
8.  www22.verizon.com/home/highspeedinternet/
9.  www.buycharter.com/internet.aspx
10.  www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_15?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=wire...
11.  www.radioshack.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2032092&numProdsPerPage=60
12.  www.buycharter.com/internet.aspx
13.  www22.verizon.com/home/highspeedinternet/
14.  www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1159496,00.asp
15.  dsl-modem-review.toptenreviews.com/
16.  wireless-router-review.toptenreviews.com/
17.  www.frys.com/search?plusearch=2596781%202871304%203321502%203805567%203922738%203938428...

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