ARRIS, now owned by CommScope, is the biggest selling cable modems brand. One reason is that it is trusted by just about every cable internet provider. Most companies like Comcast and Spectrum use ARRIS as their supplier of rental modems, as you will see in the list below. ARRIS for the longest time was on top of the market with leading innovations, giving them the upper hand today.
SURFboard Modems List (Updated Oct. 2021)
The ARRIS SURFboard lineup features cable modems available via retail. Some of the most purchased include the ARRIS SB6183 and the ARRIS SB8200.
| Model # | DOCSIS Version | Channels Down / Up | WiFi Ready | Voice Ready | End Of Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB6121 | 3.0 | 4×4 | No | No | Yes |
| SB6141 | 3.0 | 8×4 | No | No | Yes |
| SB6180 | 3.0 | 8×4 | No | No | Yes |
| SB6182 | 3.0 | 8×4 | No | No | Yes |
| SB6183 | 3.0 | 16×4 | No | No | No |
| SB6190 | 3.0 | 32×8 | No | No | No |
| S33 | 3.1 | 2×2 | No | No | No |
| SBG8300 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AC2350 | No | No |
| T25 | 3.1 | 2×2 | No | Yes | No |
| G34 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AX3000 | No | No |
| G36 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AX3000 | No | No |
| SBG10 | 3.0 | 16×4 | AC1600 | No | No |
| SBG6900AC | 3.0 | 16×4 | AC1900 | No | No |
| SBG6950AC2 | 3.0 | 16×4 | AC1900 Wave 2 | No | No |
| SBG7400AC2 | 3.0 | 24×8 | AC2350 | No | No |
| SVG2482AC | 3.0 | 24×8 | AC1750 | Yes | No |
| SBV2402 | 3.0 | 24×8 | No | Yes | No |
| SB8200 | 3.1 | 2×2 | No | No | No |
All DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems are backward compatible with DOCSIS 3.0. In other words, you should buy a 3.1 modem to be ready for advancements in technologies.
ARRIS Cable Operator Rentals
This list is strictly cable modems by ARRIS that were exclusively made for cable companies. These should not be resold or purchased anywhere.
| Model # | DOCSIS Version | Channels Down / Up | WiFi Ready | Voice Ready |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM3200 | 3.0 | 32×8 | No | No |
| CM820 | 3.0 | 8×4 | No | No |
| DG2460 | 3.0 | 24×8 | AC1750 | No |
| DG2470 | 3.0 | 24×8 | AC1750 | No |
| DG3260 | 3.0 | 32×8 | AC1750 | No |
| DG3270 | 3.0 | 32×8 | AC1750 | No |
| TG1652 A/G | 3.0 | 16×4 | AC1200 | Yes |
| TG2472 | 3.0 | 24×8 | AC1750 | Yes |
| TG2482 | 3.0 | 24×8 | AC1750 | Yes |
| TG2492S | 3.0 | 24×8 | AC1600 | Yes |
| TM1602 | 3.0 | 16×4 | No | Yes |
| TM3202 | 3.0 | 32×8 | No | Yes |
| TM804 | 3.0 | 8×4 | No | Yes |
| TM822 | 3.0 | 8×4 | No | Yes |
| CM9200 | 3.1 | 2×2 | No | No |
| TG6441 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AX | Yes |
| TM3402 A/B | 3.1 | 2×2 | No | Yes |
| CM8200 | 3.1 | 2×2 | No | No |
| DG9540 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AX | No |
| TG3452 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AC | Yes |
| DG3450 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AC | No |
| TG6442 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AX | Yes |
| TG9542 | 3.1 | 2×2 | AX | Yes |
| TM9202 | 3.1 | 2×2 | No | Yes |
| TG3442SP | 3.1 | 2×2 | AC | Yes |
| TG3442A | 3.1 | 2×2 | AC | Yes |
Additionally, you will find these modems were made by ARRIS exclusively for Comcast XFINITY Subscribers.
- TG1682G – XB3
- TC8717 – XB3
- TG4482A – XB7
- TG3482G – XB6
- X5001 – XF3
- TC8706C, TG852G, TG862G and TC8305C – XB2
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