List of compatible Atlantic Broadband modems. These modems are also approved for Metrocast, which is now part of Atlantic Broadband. Check your account online or your bill if you are unsure of what service speed you subscribe to. Bear in mind any future service upgrades you may subscribe to so you can find a modem that is future proof. Note: Third-party cable modems with voice are not permitted at this time with Atlantic Broadband. See the Atlantic Broadband modems list below.
Best Atlantic Broadband Modems By Tier
Atlantic Broadband Service Tier | Best Cable Modem (No WiFi) | Best WiFi Cable Modem |
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Starter Plus | NETGEAR CM500 | ARRIS SBG10 |
Essential | NETGEAR CM500 | ARRIS SBG10 |
Essential Plus | NETGEAR CM500 | ARRIS SBG10 |
Advanced | NETGEAR CM600 | ARRIS SBG8300 |
Premier | NETGEAR CM600 | ARRIS SBG8300 |
Extreme | ARRIS SB8200 | ARRIS SBG8300 |
Gigaedge | ARRIS SB8200 | ARRIS SBG8300 |
Best Standard Cable Modem (No WiFi)
NETGEAR CM500 Cable Modem
With the CM500’s 16×4 channel bonding, this modem will handle Atlantic Broadband speeds up to 250 Mbps. This includes Starter, Essential, and Essential Plus service tiers. The more channels, the faster the modem will download and upload content. See below for WiFi cable modems for Atlantic Broadband.
Best Atlantic WiFi Cable Modem/Router
ARRIS SURFboard SBG10 WiFi Cable Modem
The SBG10 is a 16×4 cable modem with a built-in AC1600 wireless router. The router operates up to 1600 Mbps for wired transmissions via the two Ethernet ports on the back of the modem.
Best DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
All DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems to-date are compatible with DOCSIS 3.0 with 32×8 channel bonding. These modems are needed for Extreme and Gigaedge services but are compatible with all Atlantic Broadband services.
ARRIS SURFboard SBG8300 3.1 WiFi Cable Modem
The SBG8300 is a DOCSIS 3.1 modem with a built-in router. The router has 4 Ethernet ports for wired connections and wireless AC2350. The SBG8300 can be used with the ARRIS SURFboard Manager App and is also compatible with Amazon Alexa.
Atlantic Broadband Modems Compatibility List
Here is a complete list of retail cable modems that are compatible with Atlantic Broadband Internet Services. All are DOCSIS 3.0 and IPv6 compatible unless otherwise noted. Atlantic Broadband now only supports DOCSIS 3.0 / 3.1 cable modems. Tip: Sort table by touching or clicking on column headers.
Brand & Model | DOCSIS 3.0 / 3.1 | Top Supported Speed Tier | Built-In Router |
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ARRIS SBG8300 | 3.0 / 3.1 | Gigaedge (1 Gbps) | AC2350 |
Motorola MB8600 | 3.0 / 3.1 | Gigaedge (1 Gbps) | AC1600 |
NETGEAR CM1200 | 3.0 / 3.1 | Gigaedge (1 Gbps) | NO |
NETGEAR C7800 | 3.0 / 3.1 | Gigaedge (1 Gbps) | AC3200 |
ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 | 3.0 / 16×4 | Premier (250 Mbps) | NO |
NETGEAR CM500 | 3.0 / 16×4 | Premier (250 Mbps) | NO |
NETGEAR CM600 | 3.0 / 24×8 | Premier (250 Mbps) | NO |
NETGEAR CM1000 | 3.0 / 3.1 | Gigaedge (1 Gbps) | NO |
ARRIS SB8200 | 3.0 / 3.1 | Gigaedge (1 Gbps) | NO |
ARRIS SBG6900AC | 3.0 / 16×4 | Premier (250 Mbps) | AC1900 |
NETGEAR C6250 | 3.0 / 16×4 | Premier (250 Mbps) | AC1600 |
NETGEAR C6900 | 3.0 / 24×8 | Premier (250 Mbps) | AC1900 |
NETGEAR C7000 | 3.0 / 24×8 | Premier (250 Mbps) | AC1900 |
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