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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 545 reviews

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  • Connection Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Performance

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Setup

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the SURFboard DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem's ease of use, excellent performance, and straightforward setup process. Many appreciate its compatibility with Xfinity and other providers, along with its reasonable price point. While some wish for built-in WiFi, the modem's performance is frequently praised. Overall, the positive feedback highlights its value and effectiveness.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Modem

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Arris Surfboard DOC sis 3.1 Modem works extremely well. The associates at Best Buy were Great and knowing what I should buy to fit my cable & WiFi

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Modem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Item is a good value easy to order and the shipping was on time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the greatest for Xfinity.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great...when it works. Drops internet connection randomly and usually needs to be rebooted. Not recommended if you have Xfinity.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great all in one

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was easy to install and helped me get rid of renting a modem from my ISP. The range is great as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    charmer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works like a charm, if anything it needs more ethernet ports.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performance wasn't worth the cost to us. Ended up replacing it with a more powerful unit less than two years later.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Me

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This modem allowed me to access internet outside my house

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thank you

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thank you, the store staff was awesome. Would use best buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Never got to use it...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had to return this device because Xfinity requires us to rent their modem. We were super bummed because we wanted to own our own equipment. Check your provider before splurging.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick and easy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ordered online.. pickup was ready as promised, very easy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Arris Surfboard

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of struggles installing this modem/router. I finally had to call Arris for help which was a good experience. My service is Xfinity and they were basically useless

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DONT BUY FOR OPTIMUM

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does not work with optimum. Do not buy i spent 5 hours on the phone with multiple techs and they tried everything under the sun. I know its listed as it works but it does not!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    cable and internet modem

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    purchased this Modem to replace the one I was renting from Xfinity, but it did not work for my application, it does not support a phone land line. I returned it to the store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok modem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to return this for a Motorola due to it not working. But to be fair, I think it was a Comcast issue that they resolved when they came out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Modem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this cable modem and replaced my Xfinity modem. Should have done this long ago.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Modem

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This modem is good but no better than what xfinity offers. I did not get any improvement changing the modems. Ended up returning and saved money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cable Modem

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's an ok product but there are better cable modems out there

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Beware of resold products - creates issues

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is more of an issue with Best Buy and Comcast. Modem must have been returned to the store then resold. The issue is that once it has been on the Comcast network for someone else , it is very difficult to install. It took 3+ weeks to figure out that because someone else used it before me that Comcast could not allow me to use it until they confirmed it was not stolen. They never truly told me this until I demanded to talk to a supervisor. They just kept saying they needed to rest the device and it would take 24-48 hours. Have to return it and hope that no one else gets it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No Router capabilities !

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One pc directly connected is fine, But go through a switch and no IP addresses. No DHCP available, need to connect with a router which defeats the purpose of having a gig network only to have it go back through a 100mb router! This of course defeated the wireless speed also. If you have a gig speed router you’re good, if not, extra purchase! Also, Arris modem is locked down by the factory, you don’t even get to control your own modem!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Drops Connection

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This modem drops connection weekly requiring a reboot. Returned to use Xfinity's XB7 with the nighthawk ax6000 mesh extender.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend