How long should a modem last?
A technician suggest that my modem might be the reason for my degraded internet connection the last 2 months. He said they only last 2-3 years and I might try replacing it.
I paid about $150 for th...
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The lifespan of electronics can differ, primarily based on the power itself. I have a UPS that provides a filtered 60hz ac power whether I have electricity from the grid or not. Filtered power means that devices connected to it doesn't see electrical spikes, and power spikes can cause electronic life expectancy to drop dramatically. Power spikes can be caused by many things, even the Air Conditioning to your home starting and stopping. That being said, I have an Arris 2460 modem, that I have had since 2015.
