Sparklight Approved Modems – ApprovedModemList.com

The recommended Sparklight approved modems appear below. With several certified modems for Sparklight internet services, three categories (DOCSIS 3.1, WiFi, and value) have determined the top modem picks.

WiFi ONE service (an advanced WiFi solution) requires a leased modem from Sparklight.

Read the Cable Modem Buying Guide to help you choose a modem. Do not forget to purchase your modem accessories.

Internet providers have begun removing some DOCSIS 3.0 modems from their networks. To maximize the years of use from a modem, it is strongly recommended to purchase a DOCSIS 3.1 device (the latest standard).

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023 (Cable ONE is now Sparklight)

Recommended Sparklight Approved Modems for September 2023

Best DOCSIS 3.1 Modem

Motorola MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 Sparklight Approved Modems — Motorola MB8600 Cable Modem

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Motorola MB8600 INFO

Model #	Motorola MB8600
DOCSIS	3.1
Color	Black
WiFi Router	No
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

Best Modem Value

NETGEAR CM500 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable ONE Approved Modems — NETGEAR CM500 Cable Modem

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NETGEAR CM500 INFO

Model #	NETGEAR CM500
DOCSIS	3.0
Color	Black
WiFi Router	No
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

Best WiFi Modem

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6000 CAX80 WiFi 6 Router DOCSIS 3.1 Sparklight Approved Modems — NETGEAR AX6000 CAX80 WiFi 6 Router DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

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NETGEAR CAX80 INFO

Model #	NETGEAR CAX80
DOCSIS	3.1
Color	Black
WiFi Router	Yes (WiFi 6)
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

Full Sparklight Approved Modem List

The Modems Listed Below Are All DOCSIS 3.0 Modems Unless Indicated as a DOCSIS 3.1 Modem
♦ Indicates an Intel Puma Chipset Defect – Do Not Buy

Note: ✅ means Yes, ❌ means No

Recommended for Internet plans up to 1000 Mbps

Brand	Model #	Channels	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	G34 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
ARRIS	G36 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
ARRIS	S33	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
ARRIS	CM8200A	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
ARRIS	DG3270 ♦	32×8	❌	✅
ARRIS	DG3450 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
ARRIS	SB6190 ♦	32×8	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB8200	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
ARRIS	SBG7580-AC ♦	32×8	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG7600AC2 ♦	32×8	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG8300 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
Hitron	CODA ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
Hitron	CODA56	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
Hitron	CGNVM-3582 ♦	32×8	❌	✅
Motorola	MB8600	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	C7800	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CM700 ♦	32×8	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1000	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1100	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1200	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM2000	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CAX30S	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CAX80	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CBR40 ♦	32×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CBR750 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅

Recommended for Internet plans up to 600 Mbps

Brand	Model #	Channels	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	SBG7400AC2 ♦	24×8	❌	✅
Hitron	(CGNM) CGNM-2252 ♦	24×8	❌	✅
Linksys	CG7500 ♦	24×8	❌	✅
Linksys	CM3024 ♦	24×8	❌	❌
Motorola	MG7700	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6900	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7000	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7000v2	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7500	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CM600	24×8	❌	❌

Recommended for Internet plans up to 300 Mbps

Brand	Model #	Channels	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	DG1670A ♦	16×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SB6183	16×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SBG10 ♦	16×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6900-AC	16×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6950AC2 ♦	16×4	❌	✅
Linksys	CM3016 ♦	16×4	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7420	16×4	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7621	24×8	❌	❌
Motorola	MG7540	16×4	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7550	16×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6250	16×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6300 ♦	16×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CM500	16×4	❌	❌
TP-Link	ARCHER CR700	16×4	❌	✅
TP-Link	TC-7620	16×4	❌	❌

Recommended for Internet plans up to 150 Mbps

Brand	Model #	Channels	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	CM820	8×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	DG860	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	DG950	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SB6141	8×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6180	8×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6182	8×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SBG6400	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6580	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6580-2	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6700-AC	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6782-AC	8×4	❌	✅
Motorola	MB7220	8×4	❌	❌
Motorola	MG7310	8×4	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7315	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3000-100NAS	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3700-100NAS	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6220	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CM400	8×4	❌	❌
NETGEAR	N450 (CG3000Dv2)	8×4	❌	❌
TP-Link	TC-7610	8×4	❌	❌
TP-Link	TC-W7960	8×4	❌	✅
Zoom	5341J	8×4	❌	❌
Zoom	5345	8×4	❌	❌
Zoom	5350	8×4	❌	✅
Zoom	5352	8×4	❌	✅

Recommended for Internet plans up to 50 Mbps

Brand	Model #	Channels	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	SB6120	4×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6121	4×4	❌	❌
Zoom	5341	4×4	❌	❌

Telephone and Internet Modems (eMTA) Note: Cable phone modems must be rented from Sparklight to work properly for telephone service.

Brand	Model #	Channels	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	TG852G	8×4	✅	✅
ARRIS	TG862G	8×4	✅	✅
ARRIS	TM802G	8×4	✅	❌
ARRIS	TM822G	8×4	✅	❌

Channels: first # refers to downstream channels, second # refers to upstream channels (e.g. 16×4, means 16 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels)
DOCSIS 3.1 offers the fastest speeds

VoIP: indicates if the modem has telephone capability

WiFi: indicates if the modem has WiFi capability

Approved Modems Added in January 2018
ARRIS SB8200
Motorola MB7621
Motorola MB8600
NETGEAR C6250
NETGEAR CM1000

Approved Modems Added in May 2018
Hitron CGNM-2250
Hitron CGNVM-3582

Approved Modems Added in August 2018
ARRIS CM8200
ARRIS SBG6400
ARRIS SBG6580
ARRIS SBG6950AC2
ARRIS SBG7400AC2
NETGEAR C7000v2
NETGEAR C7500
NETGEAR C7800
NETGEAR CM1100
NETGEAR CBR40

Approved Modems Added in November 2018
Linksys CG7500
Linksys CM3016
Linksys CM3024
Motorola MG7700

Approved Modems Added in April 2019
ARRIS SBG10
NETGEAR CM1200

Approved Modems Added in July 2019
ARRIS SBG7600AC2

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in March 2020
NETGEAR CAX80

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in April 2020
ARRIS DG3450
ARRIS SBG8300

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in July 2020
NETGEAR CM2000
NETGEAR CBR750

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in April 2021
NETGEAR C6220

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in September 2021
ARRIS S33

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in October 2021
NETGEAR CAX30S

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in July 2022
Hitron CODA

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in February 2023
Hitron CODA56

Sparklight Approved Modems Added in March 2023
ARRIS G34
ARRIS G36