Cable Modems: Say Goodbye to Monthly Rental Fees

You can save up to $120 a year if you purchase your own cable modem instead of paying monthly rental fees, according to Linksys, a provider of networking solutions for the home and business. “With rental fees being on average $10 a month, consumers can have our CM3008 paid off in as little as six months and have the latest high performance modem that matches the broadband plan they have subscribed to,” continues Brian Nickell, cable modem product manager at Linksys.

The CM3008 is one of three new cable modems from Linksys – two available now and another coming later this summer. These two new high-speed cable modems, the CM3008 8X4 and the CM3024 24X8, are DOCSIS 3.0 certified, include Intel Puma chipsets and are compatible with major cable service providers including Charter, Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Time Warner Cable. The CM30016 is a 16X4 DOCSIS 3.0 certified cable modem and will be available later this summer. The CM3008 is ideal for subscribers who purchase cable broadband plans up to 100 Mbps, the CM3016 is for subscriptions up to 250Mpbs and the CM3024 is for subscriptions over 250Mbps.

Not sure what you speed is right for you? Linksys offers this advice:
Cable Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer internet packages by speeds. Users can purchase speeds ranging from 25 Mbps all the way up to 1 Gbps. Each of these services requires different modems to support the speed to which you are subscribing. The chart below provides an overview of modems and their features that support an Internet service package by speed. If you don’t know which service package you have, check your Internet service bill or call your service provider.

Linksys High Speed Cable Modem, DOCSIS 3.0 8×4 – CM3008 
Ideal for Internet plans up to 100 Mbps

The Linksys CM3008 DOCSIS 3.0 8X4 Cable Modem delivers high-speed broadband connectivity to your home and office with download speeds up to 343 Mbps and upload speeds up to 120 Mbps. The Gigabit Ethernet port provides high-speed network performance, while DOCSIS 3.0 support ensures you can connect directly to your existing cable broadband service. The Linksys CM3008 has channel-bonding technology that allows users to get the most out of their existing cable broadband connection. This provides users with stable and high-speed internet connectivity which is ideal for media streaming, online gaming and web browsing.
$59.99

Linksys High Speed Cable Modem, DOCSIS 3.0 24X8 – CM3016
Ideal for Internet plans up to 250 Mbps

The Linksys CM3016 DOCSIS 3.0 16X4 Cable Modem delivers high-speed broadband connectivity to your home and office with download speeds up to 686 Mbps and upload speeds up to 120 Mbps. The Gigabit Ethernet port provides high-speed network performance, while DOCSIS 3.0 support ensures users can connect directly to their existing cable broadband service. The Linksys CM3016 provides a stable, high-speed internet connection for any home. It’s ideal for simultaneous High-Definition (HD) media streaming, online gaming, and web browsing and comes equipped with a variety of features that let users get the most out of their broadband speeds.
Pricing information is currently unavailable

Linksys High Speed Cable Modem, DOCSIS 3.0 24X8 – CM3024
Ideal for Internet plans over 250 Mbps

The Linksys CM3024 DOCSIS 3.0 24X8 Cable Modem delivers high-speed broadband connectivity to your home and office with download speeds up to 960 Mbps and upload speeds up to 240 Mbps. The Gigabit Ethernet port provides high-speed network performance, while DOCSIS 3.0 support ensures users can connect directly to their existing cable broadband service. The Linksys CM3024 provides a stable, high-speed connection for simultaneous 4K media streaming, online gaming, and web browsing. It comes equipped with an Intel Puma 6 chipset and a variety of features that let users get the most out of their broadband speeds.
$129.99

The Linksys CM3008 and CM3024 are available immediately at Linksys.com and at leading retail and online retailers including Amazon, Frys, MicroCenter, Newegg, and Staples. The CM3008 only will be available at HH Gregg and Walmart and the CM3024 only will be available at OD Max and Fred Meyer for MSRP of $59.99 and $129.99, respectively. The CM3016 is planned for availability later this summer.

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