Suddenlink Approved DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems

Modem list updated November 2018. Prices updated every hour.
Since Suddenlink removed their modem list (which wasn't very good to begin with), we used this list compiled by whocares256 over at dslreports.com: Suddenlink Cable Modem List. We've gone through all of them to find the ones that can be purchased at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.

Easy to install. Just hookup modem, open web browser on attached computer and follow the on-screen instructions.

DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems

Cable Modem Buying Tips and FAQ's

All Suddenlink Internet Service users: Effective September 1, 2015 all customers must buy a modem with at least 8 channels downstream, these are listed below. Customers with 101-500 Mbps service, should buy one with 16 channels downstream. Those with greater than 500 Mbps service, should buy one with 32 channels.

All of these modems are high quality and have pretty much the same features, except for number of downstream channels and those with routers built in. So don't worry too much about deciding which one to buy. Price should be a main factor in your buying decision.

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Netgear CM500 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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CM500
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The Netgear CM500 is currently one of the best selling modems and for a good reason. It has 16 downstream channels and 4 upstream, enough for most users.

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  • 4.2/5 (6,672 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 1

ARRIS / Motorola SB6190 SURFBoard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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SB6190
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The ARRIS / Motorola SB6190 has 32 downstream channels and 8 channels upstream. We don't recommend this modem as it has latency problems. See more about that here: Puma 6 Chipset. Take a look at these others: SB6183, TC-7650 and CM600

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  • 4.5/5 (2,903 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 4

ARRIS / Motorola SB6183 SURFBoard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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SB6183
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The ARRIS / Motorola SB6183 is one of the latest versions in their Surfboard series. With 16 downstream channels and 4 upstream, it can handle all but the fastest internet plans. As the price of this modem has fallen, it's becoming one of the all-time popular modems.

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  • 4.5/5 (8,115 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 9

ARRIS / Motorola SB6141 SURFBoard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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SB6141
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The ARRIS / Motorola SB6141 has 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream. The newer version of the SB6141 is the SB6183, which has twice the maximum download speed of the SB6141.

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  • 4.4/5 (27,661 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 11

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Amazon $49.99
 $21.02
Best Buy $49.99

Netgear CM400 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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CM400
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The Netgear CM400 has 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream. You might want to also check out the cm500,with 16 downstream channels and currently one of the best selling modems.

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  • 4.2/5 (2,499 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 25

Motorola MB7220 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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MB7220
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The Motorola MB7220 is another quality modem with 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream. A faster version of this model with 16 downstream channels is the MB7420.

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  • 4.5/5 (843 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 40

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Amazon $39.99
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Walmart $41.99
Best Buy $39.99

Linksys CM3008 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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CM3008
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The Linksys CM3008 is a quality basic modem with 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream with one gigabit port.

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  • 3.9/5 (679 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 14

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Amazon $29.99
 $20.00
Walmart $33.00

Netgear CM600 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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CM600
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The Netgear CM600 is a DOCSIS 3.0 modem with 24 downstream channels and 8 upstream. It also has one gigabit port. A quality modem with enough speed for almost all internet plans.

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  • 4.1/5 (5,825 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 48

Linksys CM3016 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

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CM3016
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The Linksys CM3016 has 16 downstream channels and 4 upstream. We don't recommend this modem as it has latency problems. See more about that here: Puma 6 Chipset

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  • 3.9/5 (70 ratings counted at all sellers)

Sales Ranking*: 46

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Dave (San Angelo, Texas) says...

Anyone using a CM700?

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Wayne Powell (Lake Havasu City) says...
Any updates with Suddenlink Compatibility and Motorola SB8200 and SB8600 Modems ? What is the latest from Suddenlink ? Thanks.
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Marianna (Seaside) says...
CAn anyone recommend a router for suddenlink, I don't really want to pay their monthly rental fee
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Lynn (Flagstaff) says...
ARRIS / Motorola SB6190 SURFBoard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem. I got mine at Walmart a week ago. Works great. Make sure you have a comparable router as well.
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Michael Gonzalez says...
Do not add any 3.1 docsis modems to Suddenlink’s compatible list as THEY DO NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORT DOCSIS 3.1. Their website contains incorrect info and this has already been verified by Suddenlink tech support and their official twitter account
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Eric (Enid) says...
Are these the ONLY compatible modems for Suddenlink? Or does the modem just have to meet certain specifications?
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Clay Autery (Haughton La) says...
PLEASE add the SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 with fallback to 3.0.
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Todd (Charleston) says...
You have an SB8200 working on Suddenlink? I have tried 2 and no luck with either one. If so, could you please share any useful info?

Thanks in advance!

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Thaddeus H. Adams (College Station) says...
I couldn't get mine to work either. What's the trick Clay?
Please do let us all know.
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Bill Krull (Lake Charles) says...
I am looking for a new modem
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