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falcon6actual
Follower
Apr 18, 2020

RBK50

Will the RBK50 system work with Spectrum gig internet or do I have to upgrade my system
Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Apr 18, 2020
falcon6actual wrote:

Will the RBK50 system work with Spectrum gig internet or do I have to upgrade my system

Does spectrum require you to use their gear like a modem/router combo?

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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 18, 2020

I have Spectrum.  Being a "cable system", there must be a DOCSIS compatible modem. Spectrum provides one to me because I am one of the three customers who still keep a "land line" (although it is now VoIP through Spectrum).  There is a long list of compatible modems on the Spectrum web site.  The "break even" on purchasing your own cable modem vs. leasing it from Spectrum is under two years, so many (many) customers purchase their own - and are 100% responsible for it if it ever malfunctions.