Box only, or box with service?
If you're already subscribed, or you plan to sort service separately, the MAG524w3
and MAG540w3 are sold as hardware on their own.
If you're starting fresh, the bundles are the better arithmetic. The five-year
Android bundle at $280 works out to roughly $4.67 a month including the hardware —
less than the box alone costs on most comparable configurations. The one-year Linux
bundle carries the largest single discount at 30% off, and is the sensible pick if
you'd rather not commit half a decade up front.
Not sure? Tell us your setup —
TV model, internet speed and how many rooms — and we'll tell you which box fits,
including when the answer is the cheaper one.