In addition to the other answers many of the ISPs provide their hardware on essentially a rental model. The benefit to that is that if you complain loud enough they&#x27;ll replace it on their dime: the detriment is the same as with any rental though, typically they overcharge you versus what you would pay if you bought it yourself. Your mileage will probably vary, but I&#x27;ve certainly saved money in the long run owning my own equipment, even paying for my own replacements versus storm damage and similar.