Renting vs. Buying Equipment from Sparklight
You will absolutely need a modem for a broadband internet connection, and you will need a router too for WiFi access. The question you might be asking is whether you should buy or rent the equipment. If you are pretty tech savvy, it might be more beneficial for you to buy the equipment rather than rent it from an internet service provider. However, if you don't know your way around technology very well, renting will probably be your best option.
However, there are advantages to renting equipment, even if it is a little more expensive. It's namely convenience. When you rent a new modem and/or router, you never have to worry about the unit being compatible with a system or needing to replacing it yourself. If your rented equipment stops working, Sparklight will typically replace it free of charge. Additionally, if or when the rented modem and router become obsolete, Sparklight will also typically upgrade you for no additional charge.