A:AnswerYou can’t necessarily put in parental features on a modem/router, the parental controls would be on the device you use to connect to the internet like a phone, tablet or computer.
A:AnswerYes, plugging into a normal port not the phone ports on the back of unit. I use Vonage. The phone ports are only for regular phones people use with their internet provider. After purchasing I found out there is supposed to be a model without those phone ports which is less expensive. I didnt see it in the 3 places I shopped so you might ask if you have time.
A:AnswerNot sure about the Media combo what I can say it works well with the triple play Subscriptions by Comcast. Which includes phone, Internet, and Cable network.
A:AnswerNo , if you use voice xifinity phone line you do need to purchase a modem with voice included. In order to use phone line. The remote ability to function by your voice should work with your own modem. Hope that helps