Mediacom Review 2020: Plans, Prices, and More

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Is Mediacom good?

Mediacom provides cable internet service to customers in 22 states. Its download speeds (up to 1,000 Mbps) and prices match most other providers’.

Also, in CableTV.com’s 2019 survey of customers from the 10 largest DSL and fiber internet service providers in the United States, Mediacom scored near the bottom in most categories.

Mediacom’s best score was 3.74 out of 5 (tying with Verizon for 5th place) in monthly billing. Chalk this up to its affordable plans.

Mediacom also has contracts, so before signing up, make sure it’s the company you want to connect your coaxial cable to—you’ll be together for a while.

Don’t worry; we’re here to help you make that decision. It might even be pretty easy, since Mediacom’s plans and prices suit households small and large. There’s even a low-income plan, which could come in handy for families whose income has dropped due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Best Mediacom plans

Data effective as of 3/16/2020. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* For the first 12 mos.

Mediacom has five main internet plans priced at $19.99–$69.99 (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 60.

For hardcore 4K streamers and gamers, we recommend the 1 Gig plan. If you land somewhere in between these demographics, choose the plan that most accurately describes your needs.

Low-income households should know that Mediacom offers you Access Internet 60 for $19.99 a month. The package has a much smaller data cap (60 GB versus Internet 60’s 400 GB), but that should suit you just fine.

Mediacom internet plans

Data effective as of 3/16/2020. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* For the first 12 mos.

The table above includes stats (including upload speeds and data caps) about each of Mediacom’s internet plans.

Note that the rate for the low-income plan, Access Internet 60, increases each year for four years until it reaches the price of Mediacom’s regular Internet 60 plan. At that point, the Access Internet 60 plan converts to Internet 60.

For more details, check out our Mediacom Internet Review.

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Mediacom deals and promotions

Sometimes you’ve got to look for things that sweeten the deal. Currently, Mediacom offers the following promotions:

• Free installation on all packages when you order online (reg. $99.99)
• Mediacom’s Xtream Wi-Fi 360 signal-boosting service is free to new customers for three months ($5.00/mo. thereafter)

Our final take on Mediacom

Mediacom finished in 9th place in our customer satisfaction survey, in the big picture, the provider’s score (3.88 out of 5) is only 0.35 points from first place. That means Mediacom’s customers generally like its product and service.

And to reiterate: Mediacom’s download speeds and prices hold their own against those of its competitors’. Ultimately, if you go with Mediacom cable internet service, we think you’ll be a satisfied customer.

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Mediacom FAQ

How much does Mediacom cost per month?

Mediacom offers cable internet plans priced at $29.99–$69.99 a month. There is also a low-income internet plan for $19.99 a month. (All prices are for the first 12 months.)

How do I access my Mediacom router settings? 

To access and manage your Mediacom router settings, log in to the Mediacom Home Network Manager. This is also where you can add devices to your network, change your password, set up port forwarding, and more.

What is Xtream by Mediacom? 

Xtream Wi-Fi 360 is Mediacom’s wireless signal boosting service. It’s normally $5.00 per month. Currently, Mediacom offers three free months of the service to new customers, which includes a Gateway modem/router and two Wi-Fi access points.

If you have a larger home, you can give your signal a bigger boost by adding up to two more Wi-Fi extenders ($2.99 each per month).

Can I buy my own modem for Mediacom?

You can use your own modem with Mediacom. Just ensure that it’s compatible with Mediacom’s service before buying.

Is Hulu free with Mediacom? 

You can access the Hulu app—and apps for Amazon Prime Video, HBO GO, and Netflix—through the TiVo unit Mediacom provides when you sign up for internet and TV service. But to actually use these apps, you’ll need to subscribe to them individually.