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twomutts
New Contributor
5 years ago
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FCC rule re: Cable modem w/ Phone

Just purchased a Netgear CM500V modem to replace the 5 yr old Cisco modem we had. During call to activate the modem, I was told that I couldn’t hook up the telephone because it did not come from Co...
  • Allan's avatar
    Allan
    5 years ago
    @Twomutts, You will need an emta modem from us in order to use our phone service. Please let us know if you have any issues with the service after setting up the phone modem. -Allan, Cox Support Forums Moderator.
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Andrew_Wees
Contributor III
5 years ago

why did you buy a modem when cox provides them free when you have cox phone service?

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twomutts
New Contributor
5 years ago

I was attempting to replace like for like; coax cable in, Ethernet out to router, phone jack for the phones.

I think a better question may be why the tech that we were discussing our internet connectivity issues with didn’t tell us about this “restriction” AFTER he said we should replace the modem (due to age/possible component failure).

The internet modems were definitely not free.

  • Bruce's avatar
    Bruce
    Honored Contributor III
    5 years ago
    didn’t tell us about this “restriction”

    Because you were "discussing our Internet connectivity issues" and not telephone issues.  Did you tell the tech your modem also provides telephone service?

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      twomutts
      New Contributor
      5 years ago

      This via text, but he asked for account info.  I’m “assuming” He had the information in front of him.