- Best for speedInternet 1 GIG
- $59.99/mo.*
- Speed: Up to 1,000 Mbps
- Best for budgetsInternet 100
- $19.99/mo.*
- Speed: Up to 100 Mbps
* For the first 12 months. Plus, activation, installation and monthly modem rental fees.
Mediacom internet plans
| Package | Price | Speed | Shop plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 | $19.99/mo.* | Up to 100 Mbps | Check Availability |
| Internet 200 | $39.99/mo.* | Up to 200 Mbps | Check Availability |
| Internet 400 | $49.99/mo.* | Up to 400 Mbps | Check Availability |
| Internet 1 GIG | $59.99/mo.* | Up to 1,000 Mbps | Check Availability |
* For the first 12 months. Plus, activation, installation and monthly modem rental fees.
Best Mediacom internet deals
Get a bill credit worth up to $150 when you order Smart Internet installation, 360 Internet installation or Internet installation online. The credit is applied evenly across the first three months of your bill.
Check AvailabilityMediacom internet and TV bundles
Best for speed
Internet 1 GIG + Variety TV
Price: $129.99/mo.*
Channels: 170+ channels
Speed: Up to 1,000 Mbps
- Premium channels are extra
Best for budgets
Internet 100 + Variety TV
Price: $89.99/mo.*
Channels: 170+ channels
Speed: Up to 100 Mbps
- Premium channels are extra
* For one year
About Mediacom
Mediacom Communications is a hybrid fiber-coaxial cable internet provider headquartered in New York. It mainly provides internet service in states just west of the Great Lakes: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and a few others. You’ll also find Mediacom near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and in parts of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Mediacom is currently upgrading its core network to bring faster speeds to smaller towns. However, the company plans to deploy the CableLabs 10G Platform over the next several years using the DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 cable modem standards. That means Mediacom could soon deliver symmetrical 10 Gbps speeds over existing cable TV lines. The first trials began in 2020—Xfinity followed Mediacom’s lead in 2022. 1 2
For now, customers can enjoy download speeds from 100 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps in nearly all Mediacom cable internet service areas. Mediacom increased its download speeds in March 2022 (except for the 1 GIG plan), including a boost for the Connect2Compete Plus plan.3
Why choose Mediacom for internet service?
Mediacom is your best option if you want speeds faster than DSL and don’t have fiber in your area. Plus, Mediacom offers one of the cheapest gigabit plans available—until the promotional pricing ends. You can get gigabit speeds in almost every location Mediacom provides cable internet.
Pros
- Low promotional prices
- Gigabit speeds in most areas
Cons
- Data caps
- Expensive installation
How does Mediacom compare against competitors?
You can generally find Mediacom as the cable internet alternative to DSL and fiber internet offered by AT&T, EarthLink, CenturyLink, and Frontier. But there are areas where Mediacom competes directly with cable internet providers Xfinity and WOW!
In our latest customer satisfaction survey, Mediacom sits in the middle of 13 national internet providers for overall customer satisfaction. It ranks best in speed satisfaction and outranks the competition except for Xfinity, which takes the top spot. Its lowest rank is in price satisfaction, with a score lower than the national average.
FAQ about Mediacom
What is the 10G Platform?
The 10G Platform is a project spearheaded by CableLabs to bring symmetrical 10 Gbps speeds to cable internet subscribers. It uses a combination of technologies, including fiber optics and DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 standards, which already support 10 Gbps download speeds. This platform allows Mediacom to deliver 10 Gbps speeds without installing new fiber-to-the-home connections.
The name 10G is short for 10 Gbps and is unrelated to the 5G term used for mobile, which is short for fifth generation.
When will Mediacom offer 10 Gbps speeds?
Mediacom doesn’t provide a specific window, but Mediacom Area Operations Director Lee Beck stated in April 2022, that the company plans to deploy the platform “in the coming years.” 4
Do Mediacom plans have data caps?
Yes, Mediacom enforces data caps on all plans. Here’s the list:
| Amount | |
| Internet 100 | 200 GB/mo. |
| Internet 200 | 1,000 GB/mo. |
| Internet 400 | 2,000 GB/mo. |
| 1 GIG Internet | 6,000 GB/mo. |
How much does Mediacom charge if you go over your monthly limit?
Mediacom charges $10 per 50 GB block used over your monthly allowance.
Sources
- Mediacom, “Mediacom Becomes First U.S. Cable Operator to Conduct Field Trial of New 10G Platform,” September 17, 2020. Accessed May 19, 2022.
- Comcast, “Comcast Announces World-First Test of 10G Modem Technology Capable of Delivering Multigigabit Speeds to Homes,” January 22, 2022. Accessed May 19, 2022.
- Mediacom, “Mediacom Raising Internet Download Speeds for Majority of Customers,” March 14, 2022. Accessed May 19, 2022.
- Mediacom, “Mediacom Extends Fiber Network to Huntland, Tennessee,” April 14, 2022. Accessed May 19, 2022.