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CM1150v Availability
Hi,
Does anybody know when the CM1150v cable modem will be available for sale? Thanks.
Well, how embarrasing. You are correct sir. I'm so used to having surfboards I typed the wrong model. It is the MB8600. I ordered it from Amaz... but it is available at BB and a couple other places. Honestly, I'm surprised no one stocks it locally. I read an article comparing the top few DOCSIS 3.1 modems and decided I'd take a chance with it. I'll also paste a photo that Comcast chat provided showing the only fully compatible 3.1 modems at the moment. I just thought that since the Netgear was in the same family as the approved modems, that it would be okay. Article: https://bluegadgettooth.com/best-docsis-3-1-cable-modem/
Note, I've attached a screen shot of the approved modems...
The MB8600 looks like a great product but it doesn't have telephony, so I can't consider it.
Yeah, I didn't even think about the V representing voice! I don't need that component though. I will tell you I switch from Comcast voice to Ooma about 4 years ago and it's been fantastic. I use the top package and pay them $50ish annually and $5 a month becasue of federal, state and local taxes. I never even think about the bill. It comes out as a PayPal deduction.
Anyway, TMI :)
BTW, the only things the Netgear guy did tell me was that my downstream power was too high and that my upstream power is a tad low so I just ordered a 6db attenuator. Won't be here til Wednesday but I'll see if it changes anything.
BTW, I'm getting a kick out of the fact Netgear considers me a guide :) I've elevated about 5 levels in 10 posts. Just think, by my 15th post I'll be a level 100 Zen Master! :smileylol:
I assure you, I'm just a regular o'l idiot.
Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely give Ooma a look but the weird problem is that if I switch from the Comcast Triple play package to double play--just TV and Internet--the available speeds Comcast offers are lower than what I currently have.
That's strange indeed. I can tell you that I have had the compter show me things that were innacurate. Not sure if you've called them regarding possibilities. When I got the 400mbs package of just internet, it wasn't an option that I could find, and when I switched to the gigabit, I only had internet but they offered me the doubleplay streaming package (no box required but you have to have a certain level of Samsung TV; its called XfinityStream beta). I was paying $79 for just the internet and they offered me a 2 years deal for $69 for the first year and $89 for the second year. They told me to call after the first year and they'd cut the $89 price down. For me it's like getting TV for free and increasing my speed to gigabit. Oddly though, if I look at the online packages, the price is higher; I think $89. Anyway, point being I think they have lots of options and flexibility for what they can give you vs. what is listed online.
Oops left out a major point to this!!!! So sorry. With my 400mbs service and my gigabit service there is a $29 Speed Blast charge in additon. Didn't mean to be disingenous.
- Really? What is your US TX and DS RX? What is your US SNR and DS SNR? Ideally you should be at -8 to +8 DS RX / 35 to 52 US TX / > 29 US SNR / > 35 DS SNR. For the love of God don’t use an attenuator, ever.
- Oh one more thing. If y’all are using Xfinity Speedtest with Gig service, stop. Use speedtest.net or dslreports.com