Can Cable Modems be Purchased at Retail?
Not typically, because most cable modems deployed to date have been proprietary products. That is, if a cable company is using proprietary Motorola network equipment, only a Motorola modem will work. For this reason, modems are usually leased to subscribers so they do not have to face the risk of product obsolescence. In late 1998, cable companies started deploying standards-based DOCSIS cable modems, which will be sold at retail in some markets by the end of 1999. However, widespread retail availability is not expected until well into the year 2000.
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