Meet Alex. Alex is a regular person with a regular internet plan, but one day, Alex realized they were paying a "rental fee" for their modem and router—about $15 a month, every month. That’s $180 a year for hardware Alex didn’t even own.
Alex did some quick math. Most providers charge between $5 and $15 a month to rent a modem/router combo. Alex found that a high-quality modem and a powerful router would cost around $200–$300 upfront. buying your own modem and router
Alex learned that "gateways"—the all-in-one boxes from internet providers—often use older technology and can be harder to troubleshoot. Experts suggest buying separate units for better performance: Rates are going up - should we just buy a modem/router? Meet Alex