Usually reached within the first year of ownership.

Required to actually reach speeds on "Gigabit+" (1.2 Gbps) plans. Voice Support:

Essential for plans over 500 Mbps and for future-proofing.

If you have a landline bundled with your cable (e.g., Xfinity Voice), you buy a specialized "eMTA" modem with phone ports like the Netgear CM2050V Go to product viewer dialog for this item. 🏆 Top Recommended Models (2025-2026)