I understand that ARRIS cable modems are DOCSIS certified modems. What does that mean?
DOCSIS stands for ‘Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification’ and is the industry’s new specification for cable-based Internet access services. Because it is a standard, companies such as ARRIS are able to offer DOCSIS cable modem products that are fully interoperable with any cable company who has implemented a DOCSIS cable network. Prior to DOCSIS, cable companies were limited in that they had to purchase all cable Internet access hardware from the same company. DOCSIS deployments are growing rapidly becoming the dominant cable Internet access platform in North America.
