Sparklight compatible modems, by brand
Sparklight allows retail modems on most plans but keeps a shorter approved list than the national providers, so checking the exact model matters more here.
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What we'd buy for Sparklight
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.
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ARRIS / SURFboard 4 models
NETGEAR 4 models
Motorola 3 models
Hitron 1 model
Ubiquiti 1 model
Sparklight modems: questions
Why is Sparklight's list so short?
Smaller providers certify fewer devices because each one has to be tested against their own network. It is not a sign of a restrictive policy, but it does mean fewer safe choices.
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