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scooper
join:2000-07-11
Kansas City, KS

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[Internet] Switching Serivce speed / Modem

Currently -
I'm on Standard (15/1) with a SB5101 modem. (owned modem)

1. Would I see any differences with same speed, but using a SB6121 or SB6141 modem ?

2. Would I be required to get a DOCSIS 3 modem to upgrade to Turbo (20/2) ?
ViperJohn
join:2000-03-23
Santa Ana, CA

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said by scooper:

Currently -
I'm on Standard (15/1) with a SB5101 modem. (owned modem)

1. Would I see any differences with same speed, but using a SB6121 or SB6141 modem ?

2. Would I be required to get a DOCSIS 3 modem to upgrade to Turbo (20/2) ?

(1) No speed increase on 15/1 tier with a D3 modem change.

(2) In SoCal 20/2 can be had using a Docsis 1 modem like your SB5101. Anything faster requires a D3 modem. Your service area may be different however.

Viper
Zig
join:2008-11-20
Lexington, KY

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I upgraded from a DOCSIS 2 modem to a SB6141 on Standard and my speed increased from about 14.7 to 16.34. It's not a huge increase but nice none the less, and my throughput has been higher and much more consistent during the peak evening hours than before.