Below you will find the entire Optimum approved modems list. Warning, there are not many options for one to purchase their own modem for Optimum’s internet service.
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Last Updated: January 1, 2019
Full Optimum Approved Modems List for January 2019
The Modems Listed Below Are All DOCSIS 3.0 Modems
♦ Indicates an Intel Puma Chipset Defect – Do Not Buy
Note: ✅ means Yes, ❌ means No
| Brand | Model # | Channels | Max Speed | VoIP | WiFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRIS | TG1672G ♦ | 16×4 | 640 Mbps | ✅ | ✅ |
| ARRIS | TM804G | 8×4 | 343 Mbps | ✅ | ❌ |
| ARRIS | TM822G | 8×4 | 343 Mbps | ✅ | ❌ |
| ARRIS | TM1602A ♦ | 24×8 | 960 Mbps | ✅ | ❌ |
| Cisco | DPQ3212 | 8×4 | 343 Mbps | ✅ | ❌ |
| Motorola | SBV6220 | 4×4 | 172 Mbps | ✅ | ❌ |
Optimum Approved Modems Added in August 2017
Arris TG1672G
Channels: first # refers to downstream channels, second # refers to upstream channels (e.g. 16×4, means 16 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels)
The more channels, the faster the speed
Max Speed: refers to the maximum capable download speed
VoIP: indicates if the modem has telephone capability
WiFi: indicates if the modem has WiFi capability
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