ARRIS’ DOCSIS 3.1 modem with 2.5Gb/s Ethernet lets you stop renting at $170 (Save $30)

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Amazon is offering the ARRIS Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem for $169.99 shipped. Down from $200, this is the third-best price that we’ve tracked all-time and matches our last mention. Ready to replace your rented modem, the ARRIS S33 allows you to save up to $120 per year in fees. You’ll find a 2.5Gb/s Ethernet port on the rear alongside 1Gb/s for a secondary network. ARRIS uses the latest technology which allows it to utilize up to 32 downstream and eight upstream DOCSIS 3.0 channels as well as two downstream and upstream OFDM DOCSIS 3.1 channels for a total of up to 1.2Gb/s networking speeds. We recommend checking with your ISP to confirm compatibility before purchasing, though ARRIS does say it should work with Cox, Spectrum, or Xfinity. Head below for additional details.

If your ISP-provided modem that you’re replacing has a built-in Wi-Fi router, then we also recommend picking up a refurbished eero. Coming in at $69 on Amazon, this HomeKit-enabled Wi-Fi 5 router is a great way to fully replace your existing all-in-one solution without paying a single rental fee. You can easily add more eero routers as time goes on for a wider coverage, and even upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 down the line once it’s time.

Don’t forget that Nest Wifi is currently on sale at $209 for a 2-pack. Down $80 from its normal going rate, this is part of Google’s early Black Friday sale that started earlier this morning. There’s quite a bit else to see here, so be sure to give our previous coverage a look to learn more.

More on the ARRIS Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Modem:

• MULTI-GIG NETWORKING: The SURFboard S33 features a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port for a 2nd network
• Cable internet service required. Does NOT include Wi-Fi and does not support cable digital voice service.
• DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem approved for cable internet speed plans up to 1.2 Gbps
• 32 downstream x 8 upstream DOCSIS 3.0 bonded channels, 2 downstream x 2 upstream OFDM DOCSIS 3 1 channels