Help understanding Cox phone modem setup
Parents are moving to a retirement complex that includes Cox internet (via WiFi) plus Cox cable channels via a cable box. Dad wants to keep his landline.
I've talked to the Cox "bulk account" number and they say $20/month and I can port over the phone number from CenturyLink. So far so good.
So here's where my questions start. They say service will use a Telephone Modem, and $100 installation fee which they may waive.
I assume using a modem means this is some sort of digital signal (voip?) and the modem converts the signal to work with old style phones. Is that right?
Regardless of 1 - does the old style phone plug into the modem? What does that mean if I also want a phone in the bedroom (and can't run a wire all that way) - do I need a wireless phone for the bedroom? or a second phone modem? or... ?
Does this modem then also provide a direct connection to Internet, or would that trigger an additional charge since I can access the building wifi at no charge?
Help is appreciated - I just want to understand how this works before signing up for it. I love the price but I could easily be missing something. thanks!