How Long Do Cable Modems Last? - Hitron Americas

How Long Do Cable Modems Last?

After a few years, you may notice that your modem has started to malfunction more frequently. Or, you may notice interferences like dropped connection, slow speeds, and streaming issues. You, like many people, might be asking yourself how long is a cable modem supposed to last? One year? Five years? Ten years?

Now, keep in mind, if you are renting your cable modem from your cable Internet provider, you may need to reach out to them for a replacement.  But if you purchased your own cable modem, that’s another story.  You may need to troubleshoot your cable modem and coax wiring to determine where the issue lies. This process can be easy using a coax cable tester to test your coax wiring or coax outlet for an Internet connection.  This simple test can tell you if there is an issue with your modem, coax connection or your cable Internet provider.

Despite constant innovation in the WiFi and internet industries, cable modems can last many years, but advances in Internet technology can vastly improve your Internet connection.  Typically, with these changes to technology, you should look to upgrade or replace your cable modem every two to four years. If your Service Provider upgrades their network and speed tiers to offer higher speed Internet plans, you may want to upgrade your modem to take advantage of these faster speeds for your home network performance.

When you are looking to replace your modem, it is critical you choose one that is capable of handling your Internet connectivity needs. Look for these features in your new cable modem.  The more you use your WiFi and Internet, the more speed you need. Getting fast, reliable internet is easier when you have a modem like the CODA DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem from Hitron. The CODA modem has download speeds up to 6 Gbps and is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports for a faster wired connection to your WiFi router or gaming console.  You will be able to stream richer ultra-HD video, game faster, have buffer-free video conferencing and more.

The Hitron CODA DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem is available for purchase on Amazon.  Need more information about cable modems, cable routers, or other home networking solutions?  Check out Hitron’s Learn Page.

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