Cox certified modems, by brand and speed tier
Cox certifies a shorter list than Xfinity and requires DOCSIS 3.1 on its gigabit and multi-gig tiers. A modem you own replaces the Panoramic Wifi rental on the bill.
Confirm your model on Cox's own list before buying · Cox certified modems
What we'd buy for Cox
Prices move weekly, so we link out rather than print a figure that will be wrong when you read it.
Fast enough for any plan sold today and approved across the major cable networks. The default answer.
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The one to buy on a gigabit plan or above. No built-in Wi-Fi, so the radio cannot age before the modem does.
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Cheaper, and nothing wasted if your plan tops out near 500 Mbps.
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Home phone needs a voice-capable modem — a data-only model will not carry the line.
Check price →Every Cox-compatible model, by brand
ARRIS / SURFboard 4 models
NETGEAR 4 models
Motorola 3 models
Hitron 1 model
Ubiquiti 1 model
Cox modems: questions
Does buying a modem cost me Panoramic Wifi features?
Yes — the app-based network controls and the included pods are tied to the rented gateway. If you value those, renting may be the better trade.
Which Cox tiers need DOCSIS 3.1?
The gigabit tiers and above. Confirm against Cox's list for your specific plan, since tier requirements change.
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