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TOMMAX
join:2011-05-28
Los Angeles, CA

TOMMAX

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can i use my own modem ????

hello Earthlink users,

I have Earthlink internet cable. and i am planing to get my own modem.
I am planing to get Motorola with the New Docsis technology 3.0
SB6120 extreme cable modem
or SBG6580 extreme wireless cable modem

do you think Earthlink will activate my new modem ????
PS: Earthlink use Timewarner cables
cramer
Premium Member
join:2007-04-10
Raleigh, NC
Westell 6100
Cisco PIX 501

cramer

Premium Member

Earthlink has nothing to do with it. TW probablly won't let you use the 6120 (because they've phased out support for it.) In most areas, they won't let you use your own D3 modem.

It really won't matter as Earthlink doesn't charge you anything for the modem.