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The most widely used format by cable internet providers remains DOCSIS 3.0. Most ISPs support DOCSIS 3.1, although many neighborhoods may have to wait years before DOCSIS 3.1 capability reaches them.
The main difference between DOCSIS 3.0 and 3.1 is the capable speeds. Comcast states that a DOCSIS 3.0 32×8 channel modem will reach actual speeds of about 650 to 700 Mbps on their network. While a DOCSIS 3.1 32×8 channel modem will achieve a speed of 1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps. You will see at least a 30% speed boost over the older technology, if the ISP offers gigabit internet.
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