Comcast cable modem.......moving???

[shoguns-rage]

This may sound a little wierd but here it goes.

I have comcast cable at my apartment, Im moved out for a while and brought my Modem and computer to my moms house. I plugged it up and it connects to the internet. My mom has theyre own cable modem in the basement.

What I want to know is if comcast can tell that my modem is running fro my moms house? and is this not allowed? Second is my connection or my moms somehow slowed down because of both of them( like sharing bandwidth)

Sorry if I confuse you, But any help will help.

[j79zlr]

6.g Theft of Service: You will not connect the Service or any Comcast Equipment to more computers, either on or outside of the Premises, than are reflected in your account with us. You acknowledge that any unauthorized receipt of the Service constitutes theft of service, which is a violation of federal law and can result in both civil and criminal penalties. In addition, if the violations are willful and for commercial advantage or private financial gain, the penalties may be increased.

http://www.comcast.net/terms/subscriber.jsp

You have 1 computer connected outside the premises, and that first line makes it seem that it is legal to connect outside of your installation premises. I'm am not a lawyer, but this does seem within their policy.

[j79zlr]

On the other hand,

1.c Comcast Equipment: The Comcast Equipment will at all times remain the property of Comcast or its designee. You acknowledge that the Comcast Equipment is merely a means through which the Service is provided by us and may be removed or changed by us at our discretion as we deem appropriate, including through "downloads" to your computer(s) or otherwise. You agree not to use the Comcast Equipment for any purpose other than to use the Service pursuant to this Agreement. During the term of this Agreement, Comcast will repair and maintain all Comcast Equipment and you agree that the Comcast Equipment will not be serviced by anyone other than Comcast employees or agents. You shall not sell, transfer, lease, encumber or assign all or part of the Comcast Equipment to any third party. You will not relocate the Comcast Equipment. At your request, we may, at an additional charge, relocate the Comcast Equipment within the Premises at a time agreed to with you. If you change residences or disconnect your Service, you must contact Comcast for additional information concerning disconnecting the Service, the possibility, costs and procedures for transferring the Comcast Equipment and Service to your new residence. You shall pay to Comcast the full manufacturer's suggested retail price for the replacement of any lost, stolen, unreturned, damaged, sold, transferred, leased, encumbered or assigned Comcast Equipment or part thereof, together with any incidental costs incurred by us relating to the replacement of the Comcast Equipment or part thereof.

That clearly sounds like you are violating the TOS.

[shoguns-rage]

Thanks for looking up that info for me, It was very helpfull.

[j79zlr]

Sure thing, no problem. :)

I find that interesting though, I believe what they are trying to convey is that you can connect to your account from another location, but can't drag your cable modem around wherever you go.

[Indy]

Originally posted by shoguns-rage
What I want to know is if comcast can tell that my modem is running fro my moms house?

If you're in a different node, then yes, Comcast can tell if it's in the right location or not.

and is this not allowed?

Technically, no, it is not allowed. There are issues of liability, responsibility, and accountability should something go wrong with the cable modem.

Second is my connection or my moms somehow slowed down because of both of them( like sharing bandwidth)

It's no different than if you and your next door neighbor both have internet service. Two modems, two accounts, two boot files.