[El Pistolero]

My old C1100Z appears to be on it's last legs. My connected devices start and stop intermittently throughout the day. I'm looking for a dual band. I checked availability on Amazon, but most of them have such poor reviews. I am hoping for a "plug and play", because customer service is not the best around. I know that CenturyLink sucks, but Comcast Xfinity sucks a bigger one, so I'm left with the lesser of two evils.

Many thanks,
EP

 

[Ghost RiderXB9R]

I used this replacement with Century Link. It worked as good or better than the original that they supplied.

 

[DirectDrive]

My old C1100Z appears to be on it's last legs. My connected devices start and stop intermittently throughout the day. I'm looking for a dual band. I checked availability on Amazon, but most of them have such poor reviews. I am hoping for a "plug and play", because customer service is not the best around. I know that CenturyLink sucks, but Comcast Xfinity sucks a bigger one, so I'm left with the lesser of two evils.

Many thanks,
EP

I have the same modem as you do.
If I was to upgrade, I'd go with C3000A for no other reason than it seems to win most of the reviews.

https://techprojournal.com/centurylink-c3000a-vs-c3000z/#Verdict_So,_which_one_is_better_%E2%80%93_CenturyLink_C3000A_or_CenturyLink_C3000Z

Best CenturyLink Compatible Modems In 2025

Here is a list of CenturyLink-approved modems with short reviews of the five best. You will also learn how to know which one will work for you.

networkshardware.com

 

[El Pistolero]

This information is helpful and appreciated!

EP

 

[wrenrj1]

Does Century Link offer a free modem with internet service? We get one with our ISP.

 

[El Pistolero]

They don’t, I bought one from CenturyLink for $200. It’s smoking fast now with no problems. We have CenturyLink and Comcast to choose from here and I‘ve had great service with Centurylink.

 

[handyman]

They don’t, I bought one from CenturyLink for $200. It’s smoking fast now with no problems. We have CenturyLink and Comcast to choose from here and I‘ve had great service with Centurylink.

Which one did you end getting?

 

[El Pistolero]

I got the C4000LZ, the setup was very easy. I didn’t need help from customer service, it was basically plug and play. It’s working very well for me.

 

[Jamesburn]

TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A7) is best modem under budget for century link ISP and you can also check under budget router here. https://routersnetwork.com/best-wireless-routers-under-100/

 

[El Pistolero]

Thanks for the info and welcome to GlockTalk!