Stop paying monthly lease fees from WOW! (Wide Open West) by buying one of these cable modems. These are all compatible with WOW! and have been certified for use by Wide Open West. Those with home phone service through WOW! will need to lease a modem from Wide Open West with a monthly charge.
ARRIS SURFboard Gateway SBG6950-AC2 WoW Modems
- Cable Modem and Wireless / Wired Router In One Unit
- 16 x 4 Channel Bonding
- 4 Port Ethernet for Wired connections
- Approved For WideOpenWest Tiers Up To 200 Mbps
- Built With The Latest Wireless Technology, AC, Providing Faster and Further Wireless Signal
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ARRIS / Motorola SurfBoard SB6183 WOW! Cable Modem
- Ideal for HD video streaming
- Can be used alone or with a router
- For WOW! tiers up to 200 Mbps
- View more about the ARRIS SB6183
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List Of WoW Modems & WiFi Cable Modems
The following is a list of WoW modems and WiFi cable modems that work with WideOpenWest Internet services.
| Modem Model# | Channels Down / Up |
Top Service Speed – Mbps |
Router Type & Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARRIS SB6141 | 8 x 4 | 200 |  |
| NETGEAR CM400 | 8 x 4 | 200 | |
| TP-Link TC-7610 | 8 x 4 | 200 | |
| Motorola MB7220 | 8 x 4 | 200 | |
| ARRIS SB6183 | 16 x 4 | 200 | |
| NETGEAR CM500 | 16 x 4 | 200 | |
| Motorola MB7420 | 16 x 4 | 200 | |
| TP-Link TC-7620 | 16 x 4 | 200 | |
| NETGEAR CM600 | 24 x 8 | 600 | |
| TP-Link TC-7650 | 24 x 8 | 600 | |
| NETGEAR CM1000 | 3.1 (2×2) / 3.0 (32×8) | 1000 | |
| ARRIS SB8200 | 3.1 (2×2) / 3.0 (32×8) | 1000 | |
| Motorola MB8600 | 3.1 (2X2) / 3.0 (32×8) | 1000 | |
| ARRIS SBG6700-AC | 8 x 4 | 200 | AC1600 |
| ARRIS SBG6782AC | 8 x 4 | 200 | AC1750 |
| ARRIS SBG6900-AC | 16 x 4 | 200 | AC1900 |
| Motorola MG7550 | 16 x 4 | 200 | AC1900 |
| NETGEAR C6250 | 16 x 4 | 200 | AC1600 |
| Motorola MG7540 | 16 x 4 | 200 | AC1600 |
| TP-Link Archer CR500 | 16 x 4 | 200 | AC1200 |
| NETGEAR C6900 | 24 x 8 | 600 | AC1900 |
| NETGEAR C7000 | 24 x 8 | 600 | AC1900 |
| TP-Link CR1900 | 24 x 8 | 600 | AC1900 |
WoW Cable Modems FAQ
What Cable Modems Work With WOW! – Wide Open West?
There are a lot of cable modems that work with WOW. Only DOCSIS 3.0 or 3.1 modems are allowed on the WideOpenWest network. We suggest you use a modem with at least 8×4 channel bonding. View a list of modems that work with WOW here.
What Is The Best Cable Modem For WOW?
If you subscribe to speeds of 200 Mbps or lower, the best modem for you would be the ARRIS SBS6141. If you’d like a WiFi cable modem, we suggest the SBG6900AC. Other modems are listed here as well that work with higher WOW service tiers.
How Much Is WOW Internet A Month?
Depending on the service speed you select, you can expect to pay anywhere from $29.99 to $79.99 or even higher a month.
WoW Internet Modems
NETGEAR Orbi CBR750 / CBK752 WiFi Modem
The new NETGEAR Orbi CBR750 / CBK752 has a WiFi 6 built-in router, also known as 802.11AX wireless. WiFi 6 is the latest generation of in-home WiFi that is 4x faster than the most commonly used today, wireless AC. However, with Netgear leading the way with WiFi 6 cable modems and routers, 802.11AX will …
NETGEAR CM1200 Multi-Gig DOCSIS 3.1 Modem
Netgear recently released the new CM1200 DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. The NETGEAR CM1200 can support speeds up to 2 Gbps, which really future-proofs this modem. It is compatible with most cable companies including Comcast XFINITY residential and business, Cox, Sparklight (Cable One), Spectrum, and more. The CM1200 also has 4 built-in gigabit ports for Multi-IP address support. . NETGEAR CM1200 …
NETGEAR CM1000 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
The Netgear CM1000 was the first DOCSIS 3.1 modem released. The CM1000 modem supports speeds up to 1 Gbps, though most households are far from that. However, this would be the last cable modem you’ll need for many years to come. It is compatible with most cable companies including Comcast XFINITY 1 Gig, Cox …
ARRIS SBG8300 DOCSIS 3.1 WiFi Cable Modem
The ARRIS SBG8300 is one of the latest DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems released in the SURFboard line. The SBG8300 is compatible with Comcast XFINITY, Charter Spectrum, and Cox Communications. The main difference between the SBG8300 and all the other ARRIS modems is that it is DOCSIS 3.1 compliant. The ARRIS SBG8300 can handle speeds …
ARRIS SB8200 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.1 Modem
From the ARRIS SURFboard lineup comes the first DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem, the ARRIS SB8200. If you subscribe to Gigabit services from Cox or Comcast XFINITY, then this may be the modem you need. It’ll definitely be the last cable modem you’ll need for years to come. The ARRIS SB8200 is backward compatible with …
NETGEAR Orbi CBR40 Modem/Router – CBK40
Unique to its kind is the NETGEAR Orbi CBR40 Whole Home WiFi Router w/ built-in cable modem. With one main unit and a satellite unit that can be placed anywhere in the home, WiFi coverage is no longer hit and miss. With the new Fastlane 3 technology, WiFi speeds up to 2.2Gbps can deliver …
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