New Giga modems on eBay?

[vader19630905]

i see that Ebay has new Bell Giga modems for sale.

I have heard that Bell refuses to activate these? True?

Bell wants $199. Does this belong to you ort do you surrender it when you cancel?

[Vanadiel · Accepted solution]

They are owned by Bell and you are supposed to return them when you cancel your service.

Bell will not activate them, so I would suggest not to waste money on buying one.

[vader19630905]

i dont see a option to rent. just pay $199

[WelshTerrier · Accepted solution]

Good Day & Welcome to the Bell Community Forum.

Do yourself a favour and do not waste your time & money. The Bell Giga Hub is a gateway modem that can only be activated by Bell on Fibe Internet. It is the property of Bell & must be returned when you disconnect your Bell service.

All Internet plans include a Bell Home Hub modem for you to connect Wi-Fi to your devices wirelessly. Plus, in areas where Bell offers pure fibre Internet, customers will normally get the Giga Hub with Wi-Fi 6E.

Take care.

[ZaneP · Accepted solution]

Then you'll waste $199. Only Bell can legally provide you with a modem, and will NOT activate one you buy off of Ebay. 

[Vanadiel]

Typically the modem is on your bill, which they then wave so it technically speaking becomes free.

That is why you cannot rent them, as they come with your account.