NETGEAR Unveils Next Generation of Connectivity with the Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 High-Speed Internet Cable Modem

NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking products that power both home and office, today announced the availability of the next-generation Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 High-Speed Internet Cable Modem (CM3000), specifically engineered to handle today’s fastest DOCSIS 3.1 cable internet speeds that can only be accessed with mid/high-split technology. The CM3000 delivers unprecedented download speeds, up to 2.5Gbps¹, and faster upload speeds, up to 1Gbps², for lag-free gaming, crisp video conferencing, smoother music and video streaming, and instant app downloads.

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NETGEAR unveils the next generation of connectivity with the Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 High-Speed Internet Cable Modem (CM3000). (Photo: Business Wire)

Historically, low-split products with downstream speeds far exceeding upstream capabilities were sufficient for email, web browsing, and video streaming. Today’s needs, including video conferencing, livestreaming and the use of smart home surveillance, have necessitated mid-split products to provide increased bandwidth for upstream traffic. According to OpenVault, average upload usage has grown 290% since 2019. The CM3000 delivers not only blazing fast download speeds, but upload speeds up to 2.5 times faster than its DOCSIS 3.1 predecessor.

Ready for the speeds of today and tomorrow

In response to increasing upstream requirements, ISPs have upgraded their mid-split offerings with Cox increasing upload speeds to 100 Mbps while Comcast has provided upload speeds of up to 200 Mbps since September 2023. The stylish, mid/high-split Nighthawk CM3000 cable modem works seamlessly with these and every other major U.S. cable service provider and is future-proofed for the even more demanding high-split needs to come.

“Simultaneous streaming, gaming, video conferencing, smart home security camera monitoring and graphics-intensive collaborative work at home are now commonplace. Because of this, many families have come to realize how vital it is to have not only the fastest possible download speeds but upload as well,” said David Henry, president & GM of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR. “The mid/high-split technology found in the CM3000 means customers get both, ensuring stutter-free Zoom calls, responsive gaming and more.”