so all the review be glowing so i buy it ... i receive it the day they do the install so i have no idea the speed i would have have with a different modem . I do however receive higher speed from this modem then cox be sell I . i be on the 55down and5 .5 up plan and with this im get about 65down average and 7.5 average up ... so that be good . one of the best thing be in the month i have own it i have never have to reset this modem , always a solid connection . love it .