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ARRIS has ARRIS SURFboard S33 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gig Cable Modem with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port on sale for $169 - $16.90 w/ promo code WELCOME10 = $152.10. Shipping is free.

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About this modem:
  • DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem best for cable internet speed plans up to 3.5 Gbps
  • Compatible with Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity and other major U.S. cable internet providers
  • 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Modem Channels
  • 2 downstream x 2 upstream OFDM DOCSIS 3.1 channels
  • One 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet Port and One 1 Gigabit Ethernet Port

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I found The newest ARRIS SURFboard DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem on sale at there online store for $169 before tax. This is cheaper than i found it anywhere else at $199.99.

This is a savings of $30.99 or 15.5% off the original price.

https://shop.surfboard.com/s33-su...ble-modem/

I did not see an expiration date but i am sure they will go quick.

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This might be changing now that we have a new FCC chairperson.

Ajit Pai deserves to rot in jail.
Additional 10% off with WELCOME10
For the record if you have cable you need a DOCSIS 3.1 modem. I know there are some high end DOCSIS 3.0 modems but the cable companies will never push them past 400-600mbps because of the overhead (lack of compression) for their networks. You only need this if you are going beyond 1GB internet. Then you have to have 2.5gb ports on your computer. If you have wifi only this will not benefit you.

It's future proof and the price is right but only if you run ethernet to your computer.

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03-18-2021 at 01:54 PM.
03-18-2021 at 01:54 PM.
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extra $30 in your area for modem rental or for unlimited data?

so you dont go over your cap or your parents?
edited: meant to be for username bakerzdosen

usually, once you go over 1.2tb, its not a simple 50gb anymore, usually its more than a couple hundred gigs.

i just want to tell everyone that there is no need to buy a modem (and a router) if they are going for unlimited data. sign up with xfi complete, get everything included for $5 less than you buy your own modem (and a router) and sign up with their seperate unlimited data plan, which is $30.
Yeah, got it. Thank you. I would definitely do this if I were stuck using xfinity (like my parents as I mentioned) but alas, I have no such issues with Google Fiber at my house.
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03-18-2021 at 01:55 PM.
03-18-2021 at 01:55 PM.
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Ah. Got it. Thanks. (I'd honestly forgotten that data caps are a thing for some ISPs - not even trying to humblebrag but there we are...) You are correct though: I just checked their account and they have a 1.2TB cap. But on the 18th of the month they're at 140GB so I'm not TOO worried about it for them.
introduce them to some real hd clips. they will eat their data alive.

do they watch any shows? or some repeated music clips? nowaday, those music youtube clips could be 2gb easily for a 1.5 hr music. thats only 1 time listening. think of how many times they keep listening to them...all day long
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03-18-2021 at 03:49 PM.
03-18-2021 at 03:49 PM.
I'm kinda sad i missed this
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03-18-2021 at 03:53 PM.
03-18-2021 at 03:53 PM.
Quote from gwilki22 :
You'd be surprised how much control ISP's have built in to the equipment they supply. Raises many privacy and security issues.

https://www.routersecurity.org/ISProuters.php

In all fairness, modem manufacturers also supply the ISPs with open source firmware that gets loaded on when you are first provisioned.

So if they want to screw you over, invade your privacy, or completely brick your modem, they're going to do it regardless of which modem you use.

If they're a shady company like Comcast, the best course of action is not deal with them at all.

Failing that, get a good VPN.
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03-18-2021 at 07:09 PM.
03-18-2021 at 07:09 PM.
Quote from Lilyly :
extra $30 in your area for modem rental or for unlimited data?

so you dont go over your cap or your parents?
edited: meant to be for username bakerzdosen

usually, once you go over 1.2tb, its not a simple 50gb anymore, usually its more than a couple hundred gigs.

i just want to tell everyone that there is no need to buy a modem (and a router) if they are going for unlimited data. sign up with xfi complete, get everything included for $5 less than you buy your own modem (and a router) and sign up with their seperate unlimited data plan, which is $30.

Yeah but the modem, particularly the UI of the xFi Complete modem, is hot garbage and lacks some very necessary features for some.
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03-18-2021 at 07:15 PM.
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that question was meant for the other user. i thought i quoted him. LMAO

you dont have to stay with them unless you have no choice. in that case, i wouldnt blame on them.

i just switched to tmobile 5g home internet (for unlimited data) but the speed is really not consitent. so will have to switch back to xfinity soon. they are still the cheapest in our area, even after the promo is over. they know their market. i already called in a hundred times to ask for a better rate after 1 year promo was over. they wouldnt budge. other competitors in my area require 2 year agreement and at least $20 more for the same speed.

1. Comcast/Xfinity is no longer offering the xFi complete package.

2. What kind of speeds are you seeing with TMobile 5g home internet? Also, are you still unable to do port forwarding with their gateway (I assume you have the newer Nokia)?
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03-19-2021 at 07:20 AM.
03-19-2021 at 07:20 AM.
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Yeah but the modem, particularly the UI of the xFi Complete modem, is hot garbage and lacks some very necessary features for some.
what features do you need from a modem? i havent touched my modem for years. not even needed to restart it.
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03-19-2021 at 02:58 PM.
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1. Comcast/Xfinity is no longer offering the xFi complete package.

2. What kind of speeds are you seeing with TMobile 5g home internet? Also, are you still unable to do port forwarding with their gateway (I assume you have the newer Nokia)?
1. that last sentence depends on your area. if you vpn elsewhere, you will not see it. i saw the same fcc statement when i vpned. when i use my real ip, the option is available to sign up again. so it could be the new fcc rules, but it also depends on what state you are in.

2. ranging from 5 mbps to 140 mbps with 3 bars. very inconsistent. most of the time is like 40 mbps.

yes, i have the newer nokia (made in vietnam) 5g box. i use its own built in router function. no options to bridge i think. at default, it somehow broadcasts both 5ghz and 2.4ghz with the same ssid name. i dont know how its possible but the 2.4ghz ssid isnt really working until i signed in their admin page to change that same ssid to something else. not really reliable though because just today, i got no internet at all, restarted the box and my 2.4 ghz ssid is somehow changed back to the same name with the 5ghz ssid.
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03-19-2021 at 07:16 PM.
03-19-2021 at 07:16 PM.
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Which one handles 600?
I said Motorola 24x8. That's all you need to look it up. 600 stable with Comcast

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for xfinity its better to rent their xfi complete modem and you will get unlimited data for less than paying the extra $30. so it doesnt make much sense to buy this modem and you still have to pay $30 more just for unlimited data
While that may be true somewhere there's no way that's true for everyone everywhere. No cap for using their $14 a month piece of junk?
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03-19-2021 at 10:38 PM.
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1. that last sentence depends on your area. if you vpn elsewhere, you will not see it. i saw the same fcc statement when i vpned. when i use my real ip, the option is available to sign up again. so it could be the new fcc rules, but it also depends on what state you are in.

2. ranging from 5 mbps to 140 mbps with 3 bars. very inconsistent. most of the time is like 40 mbps.

yes, i have the newer nokia (made in vietnam) 5g box. i use its own built in router function. no options to bridge i think. at default, it somehow broadcasts both 5ghz and 2.4ghz with the same ssid name. i dont know how its possible but the 2.4ghz ssid isnt really working until i signed in their admin page to change that same ssid to something else. not really reliable though because just today, i got no internet at all, restarted the box and my 2.4 ghz ssid is somehow changed back to the same name with the 5ghz ssid.

1. Not surprising and another reason Comcast sucks.

2. Bridging 2.4 and 5GHz with the same SSID is fairly standard stuff. I haven't seen a router that doesn't do that in over 10 years. Part of the AC standard is for devices to auto negotiate the best/most stable band
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what features do you need from a modem? i havent touched my modem for years. not even needed to restart it.
On the router side of the device, the option to bridge it or to at least be able to port forward. Less important but a nice to have is VPN capabilities.
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1. that last sentence depends on your area. if you vpn elsewhere, you will not see it. i saw the same fcc statement when i vpned. when i use my real ip, the option is available to sign up again. so it could be the new fcc rules, but it also depends on what state you are in.
Just saw this on my most recent Comcast bill. They are real scumbags.

"Internet Data Plan Update: We are delaying the implementation of our 1.2 TB(1229 GB) Internet Data Plan until 2022 to allow you more time to become familiar with your usage. With this change, our unlimited data plan options, xFiComplete and Unlimited Data, are no longer available for new purchase until 2022. You can continue to monitor your data usage on xfinity.com/MyAccountor the MyAccount App. To learn more visit xfinity.com/usagebillingned."
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On the router side of the device, the option to bridge it or to at least be able to port forward. Less important but a nice to have is VPN capabilities.
but we were discussing about this modem though.

for xfi box, i think we can always bridge to your own router.
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03-22-2021 at 02:09 PM.
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1. Not surprising and another reason Comcast sucks.

2. Bridging 2.4 and 5GHz with the same SSID is fairly standard stuff. I haven't seen a router that doesn't do that in over 10 years. Part of the AC standard is for devices to auto negotiate the best/most stable band
i am not aware that we can use the same name for both 2.4 and 5ghz. my old (non 5ghz) laptop couldnt see the ssid. so i am not sure its because its not working like it should or the 2.4 ghz (same ssid) is there but not active?

anyway, i decided to return it. paid $50 for 1 month of "trial". they didnt budge when i mentioned about the "trial". 1 month wasted.

the tmobile box sometimes can kick in the battery, sometimes failed to. so when i move around the house to get better signal. on the first few weeks, after i unplug it, it would kick into battery mode. but somehow, for the last whole week, the box turned off everytime i unplugged it. no internet, no power whatsoever. battery is still full.

getting max of 140mbps and avg on the 50mbps isnt worth it. not very consistent. i am back to xfinity where i pay only $50 for 400 mpbs. 1 year agreement though.

see you next year. 5g.
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03-22-2021 at 02:16 PM.
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Just saw this on my most recent Comcast bill. They are real scumbags.

"Internet Data Plan Update: We are delaying the implementation of our 1.2 TB(1229 GB) Internet Data Plan until 2022 to allow you more time to become familiar with your usage. With this change, our unlimited data plan options, xFiComplete and Unlimited Data, are no longer available for new purchase until 2022. You can continue to monitor your data usage on xfinity.com/MyAccountor the MyAccount App. To learn more visit xfinity.com/usagebillingned."
well, like i said. its still available in my state. so its more about your state laws than xfinity. they are still the best among other competitors in my area though.
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