The Best XFINITY & Spectrum Modems For Cord Cutting (Updated August 2018)

Did you know most cable companies charge between $8 and $10 a month to rent their modem? That means you could be paying $120 a year just to rent a cable modem. Other companies like Spectrum don’t charge for the modem but charge you for WiFi. The good news is you don’t have to be paying that fee as most cable companies like Spectrum and Comcast let you buy a modem and use your own. Many of these modems cost less than $100!

Here are our recommendations for modems that work with XFINITY and Spectrum internet:

The Best Option: NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Cable Modem. Max download speeds of 6.0 Gbps

If you want the fastest possible modem you may want to check out the NETGEAR CM1000 this modem will support download speeds up to 6.0 Gbps. (Note I don’t think Comcast or Spectrum offers speeds that fast yet.) Well, this one is on the pricier side at $179.99 it is nice to know you won’t need to be buying a new modem any time soon. This modem does not support WiFi but if you get something this powerful you really should get a separate equally powerful Wi-Fi router. You can find our full list of WiFi routers we recommend HERE.

The Best Wifi Bundle: NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 Smart Dual Band WiFi Router 

Looking for a powerful router and modem? Right now NETGEAR has a bundle deal on their Nighthawk AC1750 router and a NETGEAR modem for just $159.97. This will work with speeds up to 680 Mbps down and give you far better WiFi than any all in one combo unit.

A Cheaper Wifi Option: NETGEAR WiFi Cable Modem Router Combo

Want an all in one option to be your cable modem and WiFi router? The NETGEAR AC1600 is approved for XFINITY and Spectrum plans up to 300 Mbps down. This router also comes with the newest AC WiFi standard for the best possible streaming over WiFi. The best part is right now with a $10 off coupon on Amazon you can get this modem and router combo for just $109.99 and start saving money your first year. 

The Cheapest Option: NETGEAR CM500-1AZNAS (16×4) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

Already have a WiFi router and just want a cheap but good modem? The NETGEAR CM500-1AZNAS supports speeds XFINITY and Spectrum internet plans up to 680 Mbps down. The best part is right now with a $10 off coupon from Amazon you can get this modem for just $49.98 meaning in just a few months you will be saving money.

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