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I recently upgraded my service with Suddenlink Communications from a 200mbps/20mbps plan to a 1000mbps/50mpbs plan. I currently own an TP-Link Archer AC1750 Smart WiFi Router and am renting the modem from Suddenlink. I trying to figure out what would be in my best interest to do from here. Do I just upgrade my modem to their recommended modem and continue renting? Do I purchase a modem of my own instead? If so, which one do I get to handle my speeds and to be compatible with my service provider? Do I sell my router and buy an all-in-one modem/router combo? If so, which one do I get to handle my speeds and to be compatible with my service provider? I was told by their tech support that if I were to get my own modem that I need to get a 32x8 but I'm not sure how truthful that is. Any help would be appreciated.

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go buy one. a surfboard SB6183 or higher will do everything you want and more.

https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SB6190-DOCSIS-Cable/dp/B016PE1X5K

the money you save on rental is earned back in like 10 months

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If you need a new router and can afford one I suggest the ASUS AC RT-5300 (6-core) or the ASUS AC GT5300 (8-core)(I have this very happy)

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I was leaning towards buying already. Was wanting to see what others might suggest. I've found a few different brands of the same-ish modem. The one you linked was one of them. What about the Netgear equivalent?

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-download-1-4Gbps-Certified/dp/B01M981YYL

 

Or an all in one like this Arris?

 

https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SBG7580AC-DOCSIS-Router/dp/B01KW9T39C

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My personal recommendation is to stay away from the modem/router combos. 

 

https://express.google.com/u/0/product/14745097949303825705_17168870768799267040_6136318

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signature.display({ cpu: "Intel i9 9900k @ 3.56HZ",  gpu:  "ASUS GTX 1080",  ram: "32GB CORSAIR DDR4", motherboard: "ASUS Z390-E" });

 

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FWIW, I couldn't be happier with my Google WIFI setup so if you're looking for a mesh network solution. 

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