| Approved cable modem list? Hi,
I can't seem to find the approved cable modem list for a friend that would like to subscribe to EBox in QC.
And it seems that I can't really search this DSLR forum only.
He's specifically looking to buy a used Docsis 2.0 modem for Speedcable 8.
Thanks |
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 SHY0x27Premium
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| said by heredago:Hi,
I can't seem to find the approved cable modem list for a friend that would like to subscribe to EBox in QC.
And it seems that I can't really search this DSLR forum only.
He's specifically looking to buy a used Docsis 2.0 modem for Speedcable 8.
Thanks
Look here: »Arris modem on 8mbps connection?
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jfmezeiPremium
join:2007-01-03
Pointe-Claire, QC
kudos:22 | Even for 8mbps, your friend is likely to see better service in the longer term on a docsis 3 modem.
Getting a docsis2 modem today is the equivalent of only using the rightmost lane on 4 lane superhighway. If there is a slowdown on that lane, tough luck because you can't use any other lane.
It won't be long before cable companies stop accepting new customers on docsis2 modems. |
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| reply to heredago
Thank you for the link, I will re-quote here:
said by eboxnat:Sorry!
The Arris Modem is simply not available for use with TPIA companies.
To help out your friend, here is a list of the models we can activate with eh 20$ fee:
Thompson
- DCM475 ( 3.0)
Scientific Atlanta:
- DPX2100
- DPC2100
- DPC2505 ( 3.0)
Motorola
- SB5100
- SB5101
- SB5101N
- SB5101U
- SB5120
- SB6120 (3.0)
- SB6180 (3.0)
Strongly suggest going for a 3.0 as 2.0 will be no longer accepted on the cable network in a few years.
I understand the Docsis 2 vs 3 dilemna but this list can still be useful: for example, my parents had a very old Videotron SB5100 laying around, I've been using it for the past year with Teksavvy and everything is great for me  |
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