I'm in the UK and from this stream of posts I can't believe how much you have to pay for locked down internet service and hardware in the US.
The only extra hardware that some providers in the UK offer for rent is mesh network add-on to improve coverage in bigger houses, and maybe a small supplement if you want static IP or a bit more for lower contention. One of the more expensive majors includes a 4G/5G mobile router backup with autoswitchover in 120s.
All ISP routers are free to rent, included in the monthly contract (e.g. FTTC for around £20 pm including landline with a domestic call package, or £50 for 900Mbs FTTP). Routers not too locked down although maybe not high end performance (many ISP will allow you to replace the router with your own one, except FTTP or DOCSIS, where you add a router downstream to provided).
Almost everyone gets one common carrier (BT Openreach ADSL+/VDSL usually) which is resold to about 20 providers (new housing estates sometimes excepted-single provider lockin), best areas have 4 common carriers (some of whom resell), maybe a FTTP altnet (may resell), a cable co, and 5G mobile. Some rural areas currently struggle with just slow ADSL and maybe a local wireless provider.
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