Best modem for comcast voice?

I'm currently leasing a tier 3 gateway device, and it's garbage! Can someone recomend the best modem (retail) that can be used with comcast voice? Also. I'm not actually using the phone line, only got it to get a lower price on the 105 mpbs speeds. Can I use any modem, or will comcast still restrict me to a telephony modem?

Right now the only modem/gateway listed as retail approved for use with voice with Comcast is the Arris TM862G. Does not have great reviews, what with limited wireless range and limited firmware. If I had to get one, I would bridge it and use a good router with it. Good question about not using the voice side, I have read about people just buying a straight cable modem, not sure if you would run into problems getting it activated and even if you did, you could run into account problems down the road.

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