[Hidden-tech] Modem alternatives to Comcast/Xfinity

[Jonathan Mirin]

Hi Arthur,
If you end up also needing a router, I like the energy savings and zero
microwave radiation when no devices are connecting via wi-fi to the JRS Eco
Router, which is a modified Asus:
https://www.jrseco.com
We bought an earlier JRS model, measured it with an EMF meter, etc.
For some context, here's an opinion piece from last week's Greenfield
Recorder:
https://www.recorder.com/my-turn-mirin-Online-SafelyDuringCOVID19-After-34316395
best, Jon

Jonathan Mirin
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On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 3:36 PM Arthur Evans via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> We've been renting Comcast modems for years, now at $14.00/month and we
> have connectivity issues with wi-fi which we have only had moderate success
> fixing with an extender.
> We are looking for recommendations for the advisability of buying a modem
> with extenders for a larger home to replace Xfinity's which will last well
> - or is it best to stick with what Xfinity provides? Any good modem and
> extender packages recommended?  Xfinity suggested we purchase xFi Pods
> ($119 + tax + delivery for three pods) to fix the problem.  Thanks in
> advance.
> - Arthur
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