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Motorola Launches First DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

Posted 06/04/09 at 09:55:21 AM  by Paul Lilly

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While the high-speed infrastructure is still being laid in most parts of the country, Motorola has made sure you won't have to wait on the hardware to catch up. That's because the company has started selling its SB6120 cable modem, what the company claims is the first ever DOCSIS 3.0 modem to launch in retail, through Fry's Electronics stores.

"We're witnessing the greatest advancement in DOCSIS cable modems in more than ten years, and Fry's Electronics is at the forefront of the retail DOCSIS 3.0 movement," said Alan Lefkof, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Broadband Home Gateways and Software. "We are pleased to work with Fry's Electronics and to provide consumers with high-end modem that will work with any form of DOCSIS network their cable operators provide."

Motorola says these are the same modems that are available to cable operators, which offer up to 4 times the speed of DOCSIS 2.0

The SB6120 is available now for about $100.

Image Credit: Motorola

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TAGS: Internet, broadband, motorola, DOCSIS 3.0, cable modem, sb6120
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avatarOrdered one last week...

Submitted by overthetopdan on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 1:16pm

...from best buy.

 

Can't get Comcast to switch me to one at home.  Jerks.

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avatarwhats it do?

Submitted by rayatwork05 on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 7:43am

whats it do? am i supposed to replace the time warner modem i have?

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avatar100 Mbps possibilities

Submitted by Morete on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 5:49am

From what I have read on modem forums, this Motorola modem (which is a misnomer for this type of device by the way), has the ability to be hooked up to internet service cable connections with speeds up to 100 Mbps.  Cox Communications just started offering 25 Mbps download/3.5 Mbps upload with 28 Mbps Powerboost to their customers with the purchase this modem.  The monthly charge for this service is $79.99 per month, not including the separate purchase of the modem.  The nice thing for people that want higher internet speed, is that you can keep this modem when Mbps speed increases become available from ISPs throughout the years. 

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avatarSo.....

Submitted by Zoomer on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 1:01pm

I've been with Comcast for like 4 years, and I have some motorola "Surfboard" modem. Would I have to get a new modem through comcast, or would I be able to just go out and buy one to replace the old?

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avatarTypo?

Submitted by DJFresh on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 10:50am

Im sure the link meant to say SB6120 and not SB610. Also I find it odd that this post comes out now since this modem has been available since early March. I also find it odd that Ambit and Scientific-Atlanta also have a DOCSIS 3.0 modem out for the same amount of time. MAXPC what's up? Did you find your AP post of this news under the desk? Just kidding. LONG LIVE BOOT!

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avatarNice Catch

Submitted by One4yu2c on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 11:16am

Typo fixed - thanks.

As for availability, this came straight from the horse's mouth - Motorola issued the press release on Monday, which you can read here. I haven't paid attention myself, but I'm guessing the SB6120 was only available to ISPs prior to this week.

-Paul Lilly

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avatarWhen I was reading this I

Submitted by b_boy_69_00 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 9:07am

When I was reading this I was thinking "God this thing is gonna cost a ton and nobody is going to adopt it for a long time" and then I get to the end and it's $100.  Why would anyone invest $50-$75 in a DOCSIS 2 modem now? It's about time that something that helps you adopt the latest technology also doesn't make you take out a second mortgage on your house.

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avatarYou're ONLY on your second

Submitted by nekollx on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 11:41am

You're ONLY on your second morgage?

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