Does basic cable local TV service NEED a router that VERIZON is billing me?
NYCgrandma
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I have FIOS Local TV Service since the beginning and my daughter recently found a router behind my TV, BUT I do NOT have internet service. Do I need this router for regular basic cable TV? One rep told me that it is supposed to give me better reception like an antenna BUT again, I do NOT have wifi. One rep told me something like I needed it for On Demand, but I do not even use it because I'm a senior citizen. I just watch basic channels and I HAD to get cable in the first place because the building I live in has bad reception so I basically had no choice. Can someone honestly tell me that I need the router that I have been paying the rental fee every month? Please help. I'm a senior citizen on limited income and I feel like they are not telling me the truth.

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Edg1
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It definitely doesnโ€™t have anything to do with reception. It provides internet connection to your cable box so the  On demand and the TV Guide works. That part is true. 

You donโ€™t need the router that they provided. You can have your daughter order one online. The Actiontec rev i will do what you need and it will avoid the rental fee every month. 

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