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Amazon has ARRIS Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gigabit Cable Modem for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy also has ARRIS Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gigabit Cable Modem for $169.99. Shipping is free.

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Product Info:
  • The SURFboard S33 features a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port for a 2nd network
  • Cable internet service required. Does NOT include Wi-Fi and does not support cable digital voice service.
  • DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem approved for cable internet speed plans up to 2.5 Gbps
  • 32 downstream x 8 upstream DOCSIS 3.0 bonded channels, 2 downstream x 2 upstream OFDM DOCSIS 3 1 channels
  • Connects to any existing Wi-Fi router for blazing-fast internet.
  • Compatible with major U.S. Cable Internet Providers including Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity & others.ice.
  • Stop renting your modem and save on monthly modem rental fees!
  • Sleek new, modern design fits nicely into home or office
  • Not compatible with ATT, Verizon, CenturyLink or other DSL or Fiber internet providers
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Model: ARRIS Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gigabit Cable Modem | Approved for Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum & More | 1 & 2.5 Gbps Ports | 2.5 Gbps Max Internet Speeds | 4 OFDM Channels | 2 Year Warranty

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Slick Dealers don't rent from Xfinity. Slick Dealers buy a modem and router. Bite the bullet and buy. Don't rent.
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Anyone getting 2.5Gbps speed, I envy you.
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I've been running one with zero downtime and consistently great speeds for 6 months now. Highly recommend this.
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WhatIsSlicking
07-22-2021 at 03:38 PM.
07-22-2021 at 03:38 PM.
Is this worth it to avoid $12 monthly model rental charge ?

This is 170 and tax so about 185
It would take 15.5 months to break even.

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07-22-2021 at 03:52 PM.
07-22-2021 at 03:52 PM.
Quote :
Quote from EdEd1190 :
Slick Dealers don't rent from Xfinity. Slick Dealers buy a modem and router. Bite the bullet and buy. Don't rent
Motorola MB8611 has 5 status-reporting LEDs on the front panel and looks like firmware is more reliable compared to S33. With staples, $25off makes it a better deal for MB8611.
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FrankTheTank78
07-22-2021 at 09:15 PM.
07-22-2021 at 09:15 PM.
I've had this modem with Xfinity gigabit internet service for 6 months with no issues so far. It has been solid.
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Carlos9977
07-23-2021 at 01:44 AM.
07-23-2021 at 01:44 AM.
This modem is probably fine, but I didn't realize it didn't come with built in wifi. Don't buy this if you need wifi.
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07-23-2021 at 01:50 AM.
07-23-2021 at 01:50 AM.
Quote from Carlos9977 :
This modem is probably fine, but I didn't realize it didn't come with built in wifi. Don't buy this if you need wifi.
What you're looking for is often referred to as a wireless gateway, not a modem. This is a good modem, but it is a modem only, and doesn't have any built in routing, switching, or wireless access point capabilities. Quick explanation here [minim.com].
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07-23-2021 at 07:33 AM.
07-23-2021 at 07:33 AM.
Quote from rtomek :
Really? I need uncapped data limits, and for me it's cheaper to bundle that with a rented XB7 than use my own. My customer-owned modem is sitting in a closet.
Same here. Plus is you want VOIP like Ooma, theXfinity gateway includes that as a plugin.
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07-23-2021 at 11:46 AM.
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Quote from EdEd1190 :
Slick Dealers don't rent from Xfinity. Slick Dealers buy a modem and router. Bite the bullet and buy. Don't rent.
When renting the modem gives you unlimited data for cheaper than the price of adding unlimited data, then renting is indeed a Slick Deal.
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07-23-2021 at 01:11 PM.
07-23-2021 at 01:11 PM.
Quote from WhatIsSlicking :
Is this worth it to avoid $12 monthly model rental charge ?

This is 170 and tax so about 185
It would take 15.5 months to break even.

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If all of the following for you are true:
  1. There is a new modem or new modem technology that comes out every two year,
  2. You are the type of person that will buy the newest modem every two years,
  3. Your $12 rental charge will give you the newest modem every two year,
If all of the above are true for you, then no, buying this modem will not be worth it for you and renting will be better.

Alternatively, if you plan to stop using cable internet in 16 months and after that will no longer need a cable modem, then yes renting will also be better for you in this situation.
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If all of the following for you are true:
  1. There is a new modem or new modem technology that comes out every two year,
  2. You are the type of person that will buy the newest modem every two years,
  3. Your $12 rental charge will give you the newest modem every two year,
If all of the above are true for you, then no, buying this modem will not be worth it for you and renting will be better.

Alternatively, if you plan to stop using cable internet in 16 months and after that will no longer need a cable modem, then yes renting will also be better for you in this situation.

Thanks but I assume this is very high end modem and I could use something cheaper as an alternative
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07-23-2021 at 01:41 PM.
07-23-2021 at 01:41 PM.
Is this overkill for a regular home spectrum connection so I don't have to rent their modem? Just casual internet and streaming tv. I have separate wifi router. If not, anyone have a good cheap recommendation?
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07-25-2021 at 11:42 AM.
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All these high end routers are useless when cable internet companies are limiting upload speed to 5 or 10 mbs only.
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Quote from WhatIsSlicking :
Is this worth it to avoid $12 monthly model rental charge ?

This is 170 and tax so about 185
It would take 15.5 months to break even.

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Buy a used cable modem for $20. Even Xfinity 400mbs plan only gives you upload speed of 10mbs.
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07-25-2021 at 11:50 AM.
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All these high end routers are useless when cable internet companies are limiting upload speed to 5 or 10 mbs only.
Good thing this a modem, not a router then.
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Pratticus
07-26-2021 at 06:41 AM.
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I've had an SB8200 for a few years now. Comcast tells me I have up to 1.2Gbps down but I've never seen it. I test on Ookla, speedof.me, and the Xfinity app and it bounces between a reported 400Mbps to 840Mbps. This is on a *wired* connection through an ASUS RT-AC68R router.

Would this modem increase my throughput? If not, any comments on how to get above 840 Mbps on a purported 1.2 Gbps line?

TIA.
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07-26-2021 at 07:49 AM.
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Quote from Pratticus :
I've had an SB8200 for a few years now. Comcast tells me I have up to 1.2Gbps down but I've never seen it. I test on Ookla, speedof.me, and the Xfinity app and it bounces between a reported 400Mbps to 840Mbps. This is on a *wired* connection through an ASUS RT-AC68R router.

Would this modem increase my throughput? If not, any comments on how to get above 840 Mbps on a purported 1.2 Gbps line?

TIA.
800-950Mb/s is about what you should expect from your setup under ideal conditions, so 840Mbs isn't surprising.

Your ISP providing a 1.2Gbs connection doesn't necessarily mean you will be able to see that speed on a single client. With your current setup, everything you have is connected at 'only' 1Gb/s, so it will be impossible for you to see anything above that. Your modem has a 1Gb/s connection to your ISP (because it only has a 1Gb port). Your router has a 1Gb/s connection to the modem (because the modem and router only have 1Gb ports). Your computer has a 1Gb/s connection to the router/switch (because the router and [I'm assuming] computer only have 1Gb ports).

Think of it this way: just because you have a 100A electrical service at your house doesn't mean you can just plug something in to an outlet in the bathroom and pull 100A. You would need to have the proper panel/subpanel, breaker, receptacle, and cable connecting everything.

If you want to be able to pull 1.2Gb/s from your ISP (split among all of your connected devices), you will need to upgrade both your modem and router. If you want to see 1.2Gbs from a single client (like you were trying to test), you will need to upgrade the modem, router, and the Ethernet adapter in the client.
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