Price: $19.99–$59.99/mo. (for the first 12 mos.)
Internet Speeds: 100–1,000 Mbps
Mediacom provides internet, TV, and home phone service to customers in 22 states. Its download speeds (up to 1,000 Mbps) are as good as you’ll find from most other providers’, but Mediacom’s channel count is low, topping out at 170+ channels—and the only way to get Mediacom TV service is to bundle with internet or phone service.
Unfortunately, Mediacom’s bundle prices are much higher than they should be, considering its low channel count. But Mediacom’s standalone Xtream internet plans are reasonably priced, so you could always get Mediacom internet service, then sign up for DISH satellite TV service (290+ channels) separately.
Sometimes you’ve got to look for things that sweeten the deal. Currently, Mediacom offers the following promotions:
| Package | Price* | Download/upload speed (up to) | Data cap | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Best entry-level plan Internet 300 |
$39.99/mo. for one year |
Download: 300 Mbps Upload: 10 Mbps |
1,000 GB | View Plans for Mediacom |
|
Fastest plan Internet 1 Gig |
$59.99/mo. for one year |
Download: 1,000 Mbps Upload: 50 Mbps |
6,000 GB | View Plans for Mediacom |
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 $19.99–$59.99 (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 100.
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 | Price* | Download/upload speed (up to) | Data cap | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 | $19.99/mo. |
Download: 100 Mbps Upload: 5 Mbps |
200 GB | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 300 | $39.99/mo. |
Download: 300 Mbps Upload: 10 Mbps |
1,000 GB | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 600 | $49.99/mo. |
Download: 600 Mbps Upload: 30 Mbps |
2,000 GB | View Plans for Mediacom |
|
Fastest plan Internet 1 Gig |
$59.99/mo. |
Download: 1,000 Mbps Upload: 50 Mbps |
6,000 GB | View Plans for Mediacom |
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 Xtream internet packages for current customers.
For more details, check out our Mediacom internet review.
| Package | Price* | Channels | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 + Local TV | $39.99/mo. | 50+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 100 + Essential TV | $79.99/mo. | 125+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 100 + Variety TV | $99.99/mo. | 170+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 300 + Local TV | $59.99/mo. | 50+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 300 + Essential TV | $99.99/mo. | 125+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 300 + Variety TV | $119.99/mo. | 170+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 600 + Local TV | $69.99/mo. | 50+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 600 + Essential TV | $109.99/mo. | 125+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 600 + Variety TV | $129.99/mo. | 170+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 1 Gig + Local TV | $79.99/mo. | 50+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 1 Gig + Essential TV | $119.99/mo. | 125+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Internet 1 Gig + Variety TV | $139.99/mo. | 170+ | View Plans for Mediacom |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* For one year
When you bundle Mediacom internet and TV service, you can choose from three channel tiers:
We’re not fans of Mediacom’s decision to require an internet plan to get TV service. 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.
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.
Xtream Wi-Fi 360 is Mediacom’s wireless signal boosting service. It’s normally $5 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).
When you need to access and manage your Mediacom equipment 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.
And you don’t have to use the equipment that Medicom offers—buying your own modem and router could save you more money in the long run. Just ensure that your modem is compatible with Mediacom’s service before buying.
Mediacom finished in 10th place (out of 14) in our internet customer satisfaction survey, with only 43% customer satisfaction. Sure, the highest customer satisfaction was only 69% (nice, Verizon Fios), but Mediacom’s score is still comparatively low.
But with fast download speeds and low prices for the first year, Mediacom still has its own perks. It might be worth trying Mediacom Xtream internet out for a year to see if its affordable internet meets your needs.
Mediacom offers cable internet, TV, and home phone service with bundles priced at $39.99–$129.99 a month.
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.
Mediacom’s basic cable package is called Local TV (50+ channels) and it comes in bundles priced $29.99–$79.99 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?
*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.
CableTV.com’s internet and TV experts log dozens of hours researching Mediacom and other internet and TV providers. We compare plans, pricing, features, reliability, promotions, and more in order to help our readers make informed buying experience. To learn more about our process, see our “How We Rank” page.
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