I don't know if this means much to you guys, but I prefer owning my modem (and other equipment) rather than have the recycled crap provided by the ISP/CableCo.
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Charter-Stops-Supporting-Customer-Owned-Modems-120059
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Charter-Stops-Supporting-Customer-Owned-Modems-120059