Today, Amazon has a ARRIS Surfboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + Mesh Wireless Router Priced at $184.99 after checking discount with free shipping. Amazon's New price is $149+tax. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars.

It costs $10-15 a month for Comcast cable modem rental. Why rent your cablemodem and pay every month (forever) when you can just buy one. Or put one on the shelf in case yours goes south so you don't miss any uptime.

• Better connectivity, better speed. The ARRIS SURFboard SB8163 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem is designed to bring you better connectivity, increase your network capability and provide faster streaming and downloading throughout your home. From a trusted brand with over 260 million modems sold & growing. ARRIS Mesh Wi-Fi systems use cutting edge technology to deliver the fastest speeds throughout your home (indoor & outdoor). Count on our technology & expertise to virtually eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones in your house, outdoors, on the 2nd/3rd floor, basement or attic.

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