[nudiustertian]

> I dislike that they foist a random router onto you and charge you $10 a month (and charge you if you want to return it). I also dislike that they force a landline on you and charge you another $10 on you. Who in 2019 needs a landline?

I've never used Sonic but this describes my Comcast experience completely. Frustrating that we cant get away from these trappings

[proverbialbunny]

I don't know where you live, so maybe your situation is that, but I've been on Comcast for years over multiple houses, and I've always owned my own modem and never have had any hidden fees.

It could be tech support lied to you. It wouldn't be a first.