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    It will only work if you also pay monthly for a second internet subscription. In that case, they will also ship a modem, so you don't need to buy a new modem. Using 2 modems on the same Internet line is not going to work though. Also, you can't get 2 cable modem connections, 2 different phone line connections, 2 adsl, etc... Only exception is fiber, as they sometimes have multiple networks going to the same house. Buf if you had fiber, you would not need a 2nd line. It would've been fast enough. Commented Sep 1, 2025 at 13:35
  • >> Also, you can't get 2 cable modem connections, 2 different phone line connections, I can't speak to cable modem connections, but you can certainly get two or more phone lines. Commented Sep 1, 2025 at 19:57
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    This sounds like an X-Y problem. "My PC and his XBox used too much" sounds like you just need a higher data rate plan, or figure out some sort of quality of service on your inbound data (ie a "smarter" modem or secondary router to balance the load). Commented Sep 1, 2025 at 22:13
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    @LPChip I've had 4 companies offering PON, 1 even AON, 1 with DOCSIS, and 2 undisclosed "ethernets" aggressively competing for my business in the same building. It's definitely not uncommon to have multiple wires in condos, and I always get at least two for redundancy. Commented Sep 2, 2025 at 17:14
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    @LPChip Please don't post answers in the comments. This isn't even correct in all respects, e.g. "they will also ship a modem" - TekSavvy in Canada for a while required that you purchase your own modem, but you could buy them from third parties (even secondhand, I think). Commented Sep 2, 2025 at 19:51