Read more about our advertising policy. A modem and router are devices that work together to complete your wireless internet network in your home. Often, the two are combined into one unit called ...

It's easy to roll with provider-issued equipment, but investing in your own router will save you money over the long haul.

In the same way that upgrading to one of the best Wi-Fi routers does, purchasing your own cable modem means that you will no longer have to pay equipment rental fees to your internet service provider.