Can i get a modem that is not from my Internet Service Provider?

Say i get a motorola modem even though i hav windstream|||you need to check with your ISP to find out what modems are compatible with there service|||Yep. 2Wires are the easiest to come by. You can probably pick one up at your local computer store. They are also the same brand that AT%26amp;T uses. Most modern modems have a wifi router built into them. If this is to your liking, I would expect to spend around 80 bucks. Keep in mind, no matter what modem you have, you are most likely going to need to configure the device to match whatever settings your ISP requires.|||Better to get router / modem. But there ae some non-standard ISPs whose required settings for the connection require changing protocols configurations, and one or two who even require a firmware update on the router.