The DOCSIS 3.0 specifications enable cable modems to achieve unprecedented uplink and downlink data rates, and it comes not a moment too soon. The growing market strength of telecommunications service ...

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Linksys has announced three new DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems, marking a return to the cable modem market after over 10 years. The new lineup will give consumers another opportunity to buy a cable modem ...

The MT2170 tuner offers the equivalent functionality of four DOCSIS 2.0 digital tuners in a highly integrated miniature package, shrinking the tuner footprint and reducing the power consumption by ...

I'm looking at Comcast service, but I don't want to rent a modem, so if I can get a decent modem at the right price, I'm interested. Anyone have a used modem kicking around that they don't want? I ...

The evolution of the cable industry to DOCSIS 3.0 technology is in full swing. Quite naturally, the much higher line speeds of DOCSIS 3.0 have grabbed the headlines, but there are other persuasive ...

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Depending on how long "several years" is exactly, there could be really good reason to upgrade your modem, or no reason at all. Still, the quick answer is that yes, there are some differences between ...

Many people continue to pay Comcast and other cable-based ISPs monthly fees to rent cable modems. But with a little research, you can buy your own modem outright and save money in the long run. The ...

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If you’re on cable internet, chances are you probably pay a monthly fee to your service provider to rent one of their modems. However, this fee can be eliminated by simply bringing your own modem and ...