I'm an Xfinity internet customer experiencing an issue with my modem's upload speed. While my download speeds are good (around 450 Mbps), the upload speed is erratic, ranging from 0.1 to 1 Gbps within a short time frame.
A technician visited my house and checked the coax connections and modem performance. Although they didn't find any obvious issues, they suspected a possible hardware failure within the modem. They temporarily installed a different cable modem, and the upload speed stabilized significantly.
The modem I'm currently using is an Arris model purchased in February 2021. Given the technician's suspicion and the temporary fix, I'm considering replacing the modem. However, I'm unsure if this is a common issue with Arris modems or if 3 years is the typical lifespan for such devices.
I'd appreciate any advice on whether to replace the modem and what brand/model to consider. Has anyone else experienced similar upload speed fluctuations with their Arris modem?
