Mediacom Review 2021: Plans, Prices, and More
Get cheap, high-speed internet—but watch out for poor customer service.
Price: $19.99–$79.99/mo. (for the first 12 mos.)
Internet Speeds: 60–1,000 Mbps
Price: $19.99–$79.99/mo. (for the first 12 mos.)
Internet Speeds: 60–1,000 Mbps
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.
| Package |
| Best entry-level plan Internet 100 |
| Fastest plan Internet 1 Gig |
| Price* | Download/upload speed (up to) | Data cap | |
| $49.99/mo. |
Download: 100 Mbps Upload: 10 Mbps |
1,000 GB | View plans |
| $79.99/mo. |
Download: 1,000 Mbps Upload: 50 Mbps |
6,000 GB | View plans |
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 $49.99–$79.99 (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.
| Package |
| Access Internet 60 |
| Internet 100 |
| Internet 300 |
| Fastest plan Internet 1 Gig |
| Price* | Download/upload speed (up to) | Data cap | |
| $19.99/mo. |
Download: 60 Mbps Upload: 5 Mbps |
200 GB | View plans |
| $49.99/mo. |
Download: 100 Mbps Upload: 10 Mbps |
1,000 GB | View plans |
| $59.99/mo. |
Download: 300 Mbps Upload: 30 Mbps |
2,000 GB | View plans |
| $79.99/mo. |
Download: 1,000 Mbps Upload: 50 Mbps |
6,000 GB | View plans |
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.
The table above includes stats (including upload speeds and data caps) about each of Mediacom’s internet packages for current customers.
For more details, check out our Mediacom internet review.
| Package |
| Local TV |
| Essential TV |
| Variety TV |
| Price | Channels | |
| Add $10/mo. to internet | 50+ | View plans |
| Add $40/mo. to internet | 125+ | View plans |
| Add $60/mo. to internet or pay $106.99/mo. for standalone service | 170+ | View plans |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Mediacom’s TV plans will make you jump through a few more hoops compared to other providers. If you just want TV service from Mediacom, your only option will be the Variety TV package at its standalone rate of $106.99 per month. Variety TV is Mediacom’s largest TV package that includes basic cable channels like DIY Network and ESPN.
When you bundle Mediacom internet and TV service, you’ll get access to more TV packages. Along with Variety TV, Local TV offers a basic lineup of local and regional channels, while Essential TV includes basic cable networks like Nickelodeon and FX. Local TV, Essential TV, and Variety TV will add $10.00, $40.00, or $60.00 per month on top of your Mediacom internet plan.
But we’re not fans of Mediacom’s decision to require an internet plan to get Local TV and Essential TV. We also dislike Mediacom’s three add-on channel packs, which cost an additional $7.95 per month for channels (ESPNews, Cooking Channel, MTV2) that are commonly included by other TV providers.
Variety TV is our Mediacom package pick 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.
Sometimes you’ve got to look for things that sweeten the deal. Currently, Mediacom offers the following promotions:
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.
Mediacom offers cable internet plans priced at $49.99–$79.99 a month.
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.
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).
You can use your own modem with Mediacom. Just ensure that it’s compatible with Mediacom’s service before buying.
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.
| Package |
| Essential TV |
| Variety TV |
| Price | Channels | |
| Add $40/mo. to internet | 125+ | View plans |
| Add $60/mo. to internet or pay $106.99/mo. for standalone service | 170+ | View plans |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
If you want only basic cable from Mediacom, you can get Variety TV. The package includes more than 170 channels for $106.99 per month.
You can also get the Essential TV basic cable package by bundling Mediacom TV and internet service. Depending on your internet plan, Essential TV will cost between $59.99 to $109.99 per month.
Mediacom Xtream is Mediacom’s name for its TV, phone, and internet services.
*Plus 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, installation and monthly modem rental fees apply.
