What services does Mediacom offer?
Mediacom offers cable internet, TV, and home phone service across 22 U.S. states.
Mediacom internet plans offer fast speeds at low prices, and its contract-free plans are a big plus. Its TV plans kinda suck, though, with lackluster channel lineups and a required bundle 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 free equipment
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:
- Xtream1 TV box included
- 2-year price lock and free unlimited mobile line for 1 year with 1 Gig internet
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 its customer satisfaction is less than stellar
| Package | Price | Download/upload speed (up to) | Data cap | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 300 | $50.00/mo. |
Download: 300 Mbps Upload: 20 Mbps |
Unlimited | |
| Internet 1 Gig | $65.00/mo. |
Download: 1,000 Mbps Upload: 50 Mbps |
Unlimited |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Mediacom has two main Xtream internet plans for existing customers priced at $50.00–$65.00/mo.. Your internet price will be locked for one year with Internet 300 and two years with Internet 1 Gig.
Smaller families can easily make do with the slowest plan, Internet 300. For hardcore 4K streamers and gamers, we recommend the 1 Gig Unlimited plan.
But in our annual Internet Customer Satisfaction Survey, only 59% 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 $69.35/mo. | 50+ | Add $10.00/mo. | |
| Essential TV | Add $139.35/mo. | 125+ | Add $10.00/mo. | |
| Variety TV | Add $136.02/mo. | 170+ | Add $10.00/mo. |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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 super pricy for what little they offer—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 $10 per month. So, if you want the security of a landline, Mediacom isn’t a bad way to go.
BTW, if you noticed that Mediacom’s TV prices have recently taken a huge price jump, you’re not wrong—but also not fully right, either. Mediacom used to advertise its TV prices at a super-low price, not including the required monthly fees like local broadcast station and regional sports fees. Now, they lump them all together (yay for price transparency), but it seriously jacks up its advertised prices. TBH, I think Mediacom’s TV is overpriced with or without the included fees.
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—we’re not a fan.
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 $119.35–$204.35/mo..
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 $119.35–$134.35 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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