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Originally Posted by rtho782
I mean, US cable companies manage it. I assume they leave it up to customers to do updates. They do authorise modems by MAC.
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That's only because the FCC legislation has forced them to. And it's not as straightforward over there anyway
https://uk.pcmag.com/networking/1338...-from-your-isp
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In addition, some ISPs may not even let you buy your own modem. If you have DSL or fiber, you can't use a cable modem; each uses special equipment that you'll have to rent or purchase from your ISP. In addition, if you bundle your home phone service with your internet plan, you'll need a modem that has a phone port. Telephony modems aren't widely available for sale—a quick search yields expensive products with outdated technology—so you're most likely better off renting from your ISP.
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And even where they do, they will still have require certain specs for the 3rd party kit.
In the UK there isn't the same legislation or cable modem market.