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
Model # | Motorola MB8600 |
DOCSIS | 3.1 |
Color | Black |
WiFi Router | No |
VoIP Telephone Adapter | No |
Best Modem Value
Model # | NETGEAR CM500 |
DOCSIS | 3.0 |
Color | Black |
WiFi Router | No |
VoIP Telephone Adapter | No |
Best WiFi Modem
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
Telephone and Internet Modems (eMTA) Note: Cable phone modems must be rented from Sparklight to work properly for telephone service.
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
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