What services does Mediacom offer?
Mediacom offers cable internet, TV, and home phone service across 22 U.S. states.
Mediacom’s internet plans offer up fast speeds at low prices, and its contract-free plans are a big plus. Its TV plans are less than stellar, though, with lackluster channel lineups and a requirement to be bundled with Mediacom internet—bundling is also a requirement for Mediacom’s home phone service.
Read on to learn the basics of Mediacom before you sign up.
Mediacom deals and promotions include savings up to $100
Sometimes you’ve got to look for things that sweeten the deal. When you sign up for Mediacom, there’s often a deal or promotion you can take advantage of. Currently, Mediacom offers the following promotions:
- $100 bill credit ($25/mo. over 4 mos.)*
- Free eero mesh Wi-Fi extenders
- Discounted installation with online order
To get an overview of what other providers are offering up, check out our best TV and internet deals guide.
Mediacom internet plans are contract-free, but their customer satisfaction is less than stellar
| Package | Price* | Download/upload speed (up to) | Data cap | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Internet 100 | $34.99/mo. |
Download: 100 Mbps Upload: 10 Mbps |
350 GB | |
| Prime Internet 300 | $49.99/mo. |
Download: 300 Mbps Upload: 20 Mbps |
1,500 GB | |
| Prime Internet 1 Gig | $54.99/mo. |
Download: 1,000 Mbps Upload: 50 Mbps |
3,000 GB |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*Plus, activation, installation and monthly modem rental fees.
Mediacom has four main internet plans for existing customers priced at $34.99–$54.99/mo. (for the first 12 months).
Single people, couples without children, and smaller families can do a lot of HD streaming and gaming with the slowest plan, Internet 100. For hardcore 4K streamers and gamers, we recommend the 1 Gig plan.
But in our 2024 internet customer satisfaction survey, only 60% of Mediacom respondents said they were highly satisfied with the internet provider. For more details, check out our Mediacom internet review.
Mediacom TV and home phone plans are only available if you bundle with internet
| Package | Price* | Channels | Home phone service | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local TV | Add $10.00/mo. | 50+ | Add $5.00/mo. | |
| Essential TV | Add $50.00/mo. | 125+ | Add $5.00/mo. | |
| Variety TV | Add $70.00/mo. | 170+ | Add $5.00/mo. |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*TV plans include monthly local broadcast station surcharge ranging from $14.13 to $21.53, monthly regional sports surcharge ranging from $1.64 to $12.00 and other monthly charges. Activation, equipment, and installation fees apply.
When you bundle Mediacom internet and TV service, you can choose from three channel tiers:
- Local TV (50+ channels) is a basic lineup of local and regional channels.
- Essential TV (125+ channels) includes basic cable networks like Nickelodeon and FX.
- Variety TV (170+ channels) is Mediacom’s largest TV package, with channels like DIY Network and ESPN.
We’re not fans of Mediacom’s decision to require an internet plan to get TV service. If we had to pick, we’d go with Variety TV because you’ll get the most basic cable channels for your home. Mediacom’s lower-tier packages are affordable, but Local TV has a barebones channel lineup while Essential TV is missing common channels like ESPN and Disney XD.
Home phone is a similar deal–a bundle is required to get this Mediacom service. However, it’s only an additional $5 per month, which is significantly cheaper than most competitors (looking at you, Cox and Spectrum). So if you want the security of a landline, Mediacom isn’t a bad way to go.
Is Mediacom worth it?
Mediacom has a lot of the upsides and downsides you’d expect from a mid-sized internet, TV, and home phone provider. Its TV plans have some big channel gaps and put common channels like ESPN behind a premium lineup tier.
But with fast download speeds, contract-free service, and low prices for the first year, Mediacom still has decent internet perks. With Mediacom’s no-contract service, it might be worth trying Mediacom Xtream internet out for a year to see if its affordable internet meets your needs.
Mediacom FAQ
How much does Mediacom cost per month?
Mediacom offers cable internet, TV, and home phone service with bundles priced at $44.99–$134.99 a month.
How much is basic cable for Mediacom?
Mediacom’s basic cable package is called Local TV (50+ channels) and it comes in bundles priced at $44.99–$74.99 a month. But why pay monthly for the same channels you can get with an OTA antenna, which has a one-time payment of only $30.00–$60.00.
What type of connection is Mediacom?
Mediacom offers cable internet and cable TV service.
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Disclaimer
*$100 Credit Offer: Subscribe to any Xtream Internet package and get a bill credit of $100 which will be credited to your bill evenly over 4 months beginning 30 days after installation.
Internet 100 + WiFI360pro Advertised price is the promotional offer and is $10 more if not enrolled in autopay & paperless billing. Standard rates apply after the stated promotional period. The advertised price does not include the following charges (which may increase from time to time): one-time standard installation fee ($109.99, more if special work needed); a one-time $10 activation fee; optional monthly modem rental fee, currently $14.00; taxes and other amounts required by law; or fees for optional services or equipment.
