Buying your own cable modem is a great way to lower your monthly internet bill — no more paying a monthly rental fee to your ISP for that crummy modem they've stuck you with. And Walmart is offering a great way to save even more money on a cable modem, if you don't mind opting for a refurbished model.
The Netgear CM500 isn't our pick for the best cable modem, but it's a good value alternative, particularly if you can find it for less than the Arris Surfboard SB6183. And with Amazon's Prime Day drawing to a close, Walmart is offering you a chance to do that, with a refurbished version of the CM500, available for just $29.99. That's more than $38 off the modem's regular $68.49 list price.
Netgear's modem is compatible with the leading ISPs, and it's very easy to install yourself. The indicator lights can be difficult to spot, but that can be a blessing if you don't like a free light show put on by blinking modem lights.
With internet providers charging up to $10 a month to rent modems, you'll pay off the cost of this discounted CM500 in no time.
