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Thomas Hurt

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2. you may need a new modem for a higher speed...

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Nov 26, 2019, 03:37 PM

Nov 2019

some modems are also routers and you can get wifi connectivity direct from the modem.

You can also have router to attach to the modem that will give you the wifi.

I got my speed increased when I was working from home. The cable company had to put in a new modem.

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A modem or a router?? which OR both do I need to get off my slow internet speed from my provider?? [View all] a kennedy Nov 2019 OP

What is your current speed? WA-03 Democrat Nov 2019 #1

you may need a new modem for a higher speed... Thomas Hurt Nov 2019 #2

Your internet speed is determined by your ISP, there's usually not a way 2 upgrade speed on your own mr_lebowski Nov 2019 #3

Thank you, this is very informative...... a kennedy Nov 2019 #4

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2019 #5

My ISP provides a high-speed option Backseat Driver Nov 2019 #6