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Telecom Cost-Cutting Routers

The Netgear Orbi Cable Modem Router Doesn't Come with Rental Costs

— May 9, 2018 — Tech
It's common to pay a rental fee for a modem that you receive from your Internet service provider (ISP) which can quickly add up over the months, so the Netgear Orbi Cable Modem Router has been announced as a new option for consumers to consider.

Compatible with "all major cable Internet service providers," the router features trim-band WiFi broadcasting with beam forming, while also integrated four gigabit ethernet ports to boot. Users can customize the functionality using the Orbi app, which will come as welcome news to those who want more control over their Internet access.

The Netgear Orbi Cable Modem Router is priced at $299 or in a mesh bundle for $399 and eliminates the need to rent gear from your telecommunications provider.
Trend Themes
1. Modem Replacement Trend - Consumers are opting for modem router replacements instead of paying rental fees from ISPs.
2. Customized Mesh Networking Trend - Mesh bundle options help consumers customize wireless network coverage and cut rental costs, driving the trend for customized mesh networking service.
3. App-based Network Management Trend - Waning consumer satisfaction with conventional network management spurs the app-based network management trend, with the Netgear Orbi Cable Modem Router serving as an example of innovation opportunities for telecommunications router manufacturers to offer better app-based technology solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications Industry - Telecommunications companies can capitalize on the modem router replacement trend by offering cost-efficient, consumer-friendly replacement options.
2. Networking and Wireless Technology Industry - The customized mesh networking trend presents an innovation opportunity for networking and wireless technology companies to integrate flexible, adaptable, and cost-effective mesh networks into their product lines.
3. Technology App Development Industry - The app-based network management trend calls for collaborative innovation between technology app development and telecommunications router manufacturers to develop better app-based technology solutions tailored to consumer preferences.
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