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The best modems for Wave Broadband that will get you the maximum speeds for your cable internet plan without overpaying for internet speeds you can't reach!

Arris SurfBoard SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

#1 - Best Choice!
Wired Modem Only
 172Mbps

ASUS CM-32 Cable Modem Wifi Router

#3 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 700Mbps 2600Mbps

Arris SBG7400AC2 SURFBoard Cable Modem and Wi-Fi Router

#6 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 1000Mbps 2350Mbps

Arris SURFboard SB6190 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

#9 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 644Mbps

Netgear AC1750 Wi-Fi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router

#10 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 680Mbps 1750Mbps

Netgear C7000 Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router

#11 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 960Mbps 1900Mbps

Netgear AC1600 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router

#12 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 680Mbps 1600Mbps

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router

#14 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 960Mbps 1900Mbps

Netgear C3700 N600 Wi-Fi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router

#15 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 340Mbps 600Mbps

TP-Link TC7650 DOCSIS 3.0 High Speed Cable Modem

#20 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 1029Mbps

Netgear CM700 High Speed Cable Modem

#24 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 701Mbps

Arris Touchstone TM702G DOCSIS 3.0 Telephony Modem

#26 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 343Mbps

Netgear N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router

#32 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 340Mbps 450Mbps

Cisco DPC3010 DOCSIS 3.0 8x4 Cable Modem

#33 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 300Mbps

D-Link DCM-301 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

#34 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 320Mbps

Motorola MG7315 8x4 Cable Modem plus N450 Wi-Fi® Router

#36 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 343Mbps 450Mbps

Netgear N450 DOCSIS 3.0 Wi-Fi Data Gateway

#37 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 300Mbps 450Mbps

LINKSYS CM3008 DOCSIS 3.0 CABLE MODEM

#40 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 343Mbps

Arris Touchstone TM722G DOCSIS 3.0 Telephony Modem

#42 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 160Mbps

Motorola Ultra Fast DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

#47 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 1001Mbps

Arris SVG2482AC SURFBoard Internet, Wi-Fi® & Voice Modem

#48 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem eMTA
 1000Mbps 1750Mbps

Ubee DDM3513 Data Cable Modem

#49 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 171Mbps

Zoom Telephonics AC1900 Cable Modem/Router (5363)

#51 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 340Mbps 1900Mbps

Arris Touchstone WBM760A Wideband Modem

#53 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 160Mbps

Arris Motorola SB6180 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

#54 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 300Mbps

Arris SURFboard SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

#55 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 1001Mbps

Zoom 5350 Cable Modem/Router with Docsis 3.0 speed

#60 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 300Mbps 450Mbps

Arris Touchstone DG1670 Data Gateway

#62 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 300Mbps 450Mbps

SMC Networks D3CM1604 Veloxite Gateway Modem

#64 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 640Mbps

Arris TG852G Telephony Docsis 3.0 Gateway Modem

#67 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem eMTA
 343Mbps 300Mbps

Arris TG1672G Touchstone Telephony Gateway

#69 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 343Mbps 300Mbps

Cisco DPC3000 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

#71 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 160Mbps

Ubee DVW3201B Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway

#74 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 343Mbps

Ubee DDW366 Dual-Band Concurrent Wireless Gateway

#76 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 343Mbps 900Mbps

Cisco DPC3825 8x4 DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Residential Gateway

#77 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 340Mbps 450Mbps

Ubee DDW365 Wireless DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Gateway

#78 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 343Mbps 450Mbps

Zoom Telephonics 5360 N600 Cable Modem/Router

#79 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 343Mbps 600Mbps

Ubee U10C035 Data Cable Modem

#82 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 171Mbps

Ubee DDM3521 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

#83 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 343Mbps

Netgear N900 Dual Band Gigabit WIFI Router

#85 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 900Mbps 900Mbps

Arris TM804G Telephony Modem

#87 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 343Mbps

LINKSYS CG7500 AC1900 DUAL-BAND MODEM WI-FI ROUTER

#88 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 960Mbps 1900Mbps

Zoom Telephonics 5341H DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

#89 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 172Mbps

Arris Touchstone DG950 Gateway

#90 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 400Mbps 300Mbps

Arris TM802G Telephony Modem

#93 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 320Mbps

Ubee DDW3611 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

#94 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 342Mbps 300Mbps

SMC Networks SMCD3GNV DOCSIS3.0 Multimedia Voice Gateway

#95 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem eMTA
 300Mbps 450Mbps

Arris TM902A Touchstone 8x4 DOCSIS Telephony Modem

#96 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 300Mbps

Ubee DVW326 Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway

#97 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 343Mbps

Arris Touchstone TG2472 Wireless Gateway

#98 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 960Mbps 1750Mbps

Ubee DVM3203B Voice Cable Modem

#99 Pick
Wired Modem Only  eMTA
 343Mbps

Arris MG5125G Media Gateway

#100 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem eMTA
 300Mbps Mbps

Arris Touchstone DG3270A Wireless Gateway

#101 Pick
WiFi Combo Modem
 1300Mbps 1750Mbps

Arrus Touchstone WBM750A Wideband Modem

#102 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 160Mbps

HItron CGN2 Wireless Cable Gateway

#103 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 300Mbps

HItron CGN Wireless Cable Gateway

#104 Pick
Wired Modem Only
 320Mbps

Tech Specs: All internet modem devices are DOCSIS 3.0 or 3.1. Combo Wifi-Router & eMTA (telephone/voice) support connectivity information is displayed on each modem. We recommend speed & ISP compatible routers for non-wifi modems.

The best routers for Wave Broadband that will maximize your cable internet plan while saving your money! Select the router that best fits your home.

Wave Broadband Budget Routers

For small apartments & homes

Top rated budget routers will give you the most bang for your buck. Perfect for small areas and most internet users. If you are trying to save money, this is the way to go.

Asus RT-N12

 300 mbps

TP-Link Archer C50

 1200 mbps

D-Link DIR-822-US

 1200 mbps

NETGEAR R6700-100NAS

 1750 mbps

TP-Link Archer C9(UK)

 1900 mbps

Wave Broadband Quality Routers

For medium to large apartments & homes

Quality routers are more expensive but provide a much stronger connection over a longer range. Great for larger homes and gaming. These routers will give you max speeds for many years.

Asus RT-AC66U_B1

 1750 mbps

D-Link DIR-880L

 1900 mbps

NETGEAR R7000P-100NAS

 2300 mbps

Linksys WRT3200ACM

 3200 mbps

Wave Broadband Mesh Routers

For very large homes

If you have dead spots in your home, mesh routers might be your best bet. Multiple router devices let you get strong signals to the hard to reach spots for maximum coverage.

Google NLS-1304-25

 1200 (x3) mbps

Amped ALLY-0091K

 1900 (x2) mbps

NETGEAR RBK50-100NAS

 3000 (x2) mbps

Tech Specs: All router devices are compatible with Wave Broadband and have either wireless N (single band, low speed) or AC (dual band, high speed) standards technology. We recommend the best router for your cable internet plan per category: budget (small area), quality (medium - large areas) or mesh (very large areas).

Wave Broadband Internet Info

Wave Broadband Charges $8 Per Month for Modem Equipment Rentals
Official WebsiteOfficial Modems ListSelf Install Instructions

Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington Wave Broadband currently serves over 455,000 customers across over 140 cities in the Washington, Oregon, Sacramento, and San Francisco Bay area. Wave Broadband continues to be run by CEO Steve Weed who originally founded the company in 2003. Within the first 11 years Wave acquired 16 companies in the Northwest region of the United States, continuing to grow its network and expand it’s fiber optic capabilities. Recently, Wave Broadband was purchased by TPG Capital for $2.36 billion who also purchased RCN & Grande Communications. Just as Patriot Media is continuing to run RCN & Grande Communications, Wave Broadband will continue to operate as Wave Broadband. Customers can receive TV, internet, and phone service utilizing the fiber optic network which stretches more than 7,000 miles in total. This recent acquisition should fuel additional fiber network installation as the company continues to grow. Acquisitions are nothing new for Wave Broadband & should not at all affect customers as this has happened 22 since the company was created in 2003. Wave Broadband continues to put a focus on building fiber optic which means customers can utilize gigabit download speeds. Charging $10 per month, Wave Broadband offers a wireless router and modem device. Fortunately, Wave does let you use any DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 modem with their plans, making saving money on your cable bill easy! All you need to do is select a modem that matches your internet plans specs, connect it in place of your current modem and contact a Wave support representative at 1-866-928-3123 and inform them of the MAC address from the new modem. If you are replacing a rental modem, please remember to return it to the nearest local office to avoid continuous monthly rental fees.

All Wave Broadband approved modems

ModemChannelsTop SpeedWiFi SpeedType
Arris SB61214x4172 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris SBG6700-AC8x4343 mbps1600 mbpsWiFi AC
Asus CM-32 AC260032x8700 mbps2600 mbpsWiFi AC
TP-Link TC-W79608x4340 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Arris SBG6900-AC16x4686 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
Arris SBG7400AC224x81000 mbps2350 mbpsWiFi AC
Arris SBG6950AC216x4686 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
Arris SBG7580AC32x81280 mbps1750 mbpsWiFi AC
Arris SB619032x8644 mbps-Basic Modem
Netgear C6300BD16x4680 mbps1750 mbpsWiFi AC
Netgear C700024x8960 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
Netgear C6250-100NAS16x4680 mbps1600 mbpsWiFi AC
Netgear C7100V24x8648 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC+ eMTA
Netgear C7000-100NAS24x8960 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
Netgear C3700-100NAS8x4340 mbps600 mbpsWiFi N
Netgear C3000-100NAS8x4340 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Arris SBG65808x4343 mbps600 mbpsWiFi N
Arris SB61204x4150 mbps-Basic Modem
ZoomTelephonics 5341J8x4340 mbps-Basic Modem
TP-LINK TC765024x81029 mbps-Basic Modem
TP-LINK ARCHER CR70016x4450 mbps1750 mbpsWiFi AC
TP-LINK TC762016x4680 mbps-Basic Modem
TP-LINK CR190024x8642 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
Netgear CM70032x8701 mbps-Basic Modem
Netgear CM60024x8960 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris TM702G4x4343 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Arris TM822G8x4343 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Motorola MB742016X4686 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris SBG6782-AC8x4343 mbps1750 mbpsWiFi AC
TP-Link TC-76108x4340 mbps-Basic Modem
Motorola MG755016x4686 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
Netgear CG3000DV2 N4508x4340 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N
Cisco DPC30108x4300 mbps-Basic Modem
D-Link DCM-3018x4320 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris CM8208x4343 mbps-Basic Modem
Motorola MG73158x4343 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N
Netgear CG3000D8x4300 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N
ZoomTelephonics 537016x4686 mbps-Basic Modem
Linksys CM301616x4686 mbps-Basic Modem
Linksys CM30088x4343 mbps-Basic Modem
Linksys CM302424x4960 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris TM722G4x4160 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Motorola MG754016x4686 mbps1600 mbpsWiFi AC
Netgear CMD31T-100NAS4x4150 mbps-Basic Modem
ZoomTelephonics 53528x4300 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Netgear CM100032x81001 mbps-Basic Modem
Motorola MB860032x81001 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris SVG2482AC24x81000 mbps1750 mbpsWiFi AC+ eMTA
Ubee Ambit DDM35134x4171 mbps-Basic Modem
Netgear CM4008x4340 mbps-Basic Modem
ZoomTelephonics 53638x4340 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
ZoomTelephonics 53458x4343 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris WBM760A4x4160 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris SB61808x4300 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris SB820032x81001 mbps-Basic Modem
Motorola MB72208x4343 mbps-Basic Modem
Hitron-ZyXel CDA303608x4400 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris CM820A8x4343 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris SBG64008x4343 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
ZoomTelephonics 53508x4300 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N
Motorola MG73108x4343 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Arris DG1670A16x4300 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N
Arris DG860A8x4320 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
SMCNetworks D3CM160416x4640 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris SB61828x4343 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris TG862G8x4320 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N+ eMTA
Arris TG852G8x4343 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N+ eMTA
ZoomTelephonics 53548x4343 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Arris TG1672G16x4343 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Netgear C62208x4340 mbps1200 mbpsWiFi AC
Cisco DPC30004x4160 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris DG860P28x4320 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Asus CM-1616x4686 mbps-Basic Modem
Ubee Ambit DVW3201B8x4343 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Netgear C780032x81001 mbps3200 mbpsWiFi AC
Ubee Ambit DDW3668x4343 mbps900 mbpsWiFi N
Cisco DPC38258x4340 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N
Ubee Ambit DDW3658x4343 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N
ZoomTelephonics 53608x4343 mbps600 mbpsWiFi N
Arris TM1602A16x4640 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Arris TM822A8x4343 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Ubee Ambit U10C0354x4171 mbps-Basic Modem
Ubee Ambit DDM35218x4343 mbps-Basic Modem
Cisco DPC32088x4340 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Netgear CG4500BD8x4900 mbps900 mbpsWiFi N
Cisco DPQ32128x4340 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Arris TM804G8x4343 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Linksys CG750024x8960 mbps1900 mbpsWiFi AC
ZoomTelephonics 5341H4x4172 mbps-Basic Modem
Arris DG950A8x4400 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
Cisco DPQ39258x4340 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Motorola SBV62204x4160 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Arris TM802G8x4320 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Ubee Ambit DDW36118x4342 mbps300 mbpsWiFi N
SMCNetworks SMCD3GNV4x4300 mbps450 mbpsWiFi N+ eMTA
Arris TM902A8x4300 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Ubee Ambit DVW3268x4343 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Arris TG247224x8960 mbps1750 mbpsWiFi AC
Ubee Ambit DVM3203B8x4343 mbps-Basic Modem+ eMTA
Arris MG5225G8x4300 mbps-WiFi N+ eMTA
Arris DG3270A32x81300 mbps1750 mbpsWiFi AC
Arris WBM750A4x4160 mbps-Basic Modem
HitronTechnologies CGN2-RES8x4300 mbps-Basic Modem
HitronTechnologies CGN-RES8x4320 mbps-Basic Modem

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