Mediacom internet plans reviewed

Best Mediacom internet plans

Plan name	Speeds up to	Connection type	Price
Prime Internet 300	300 Mbps	Cable Reliability Average	$44.99/mo. Price includes $10/mo discount for autopay and paperless billing. Pricing breakdown	Check with Mediacom Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720
Prime Internet 1 GIG	1000 Mbps	Cable Reliability Average	$54.99/mo. Price includes $10/mo discount for autopay and paperless billing. Pricing breakdown	Check with Mediacom Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720

• Prime Internet 300

  Speeds up to

  300 Mbps

  Contract length

  12 mos.

  Connection type

  Cable

  Rating

  Average

  Plan cost

  $44.99/mo.

  for 12 mos.

  Pricing breakdown

  Check with Mediacom

  Or give us a call

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  (844) 451-2720
• Prime Internet 1 GIG

  Speeds up to

  1000 Mbps

  Contract length

  12 mos.

  Connection type

  Cable

  Rating

  Average

  Plan cost

  $54.99/mo.

  for 12 mos.

  Pricing breakdown

  Check with Mediacom

  Or give us a call

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  (844) 451-2720

Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: $44.99/mo for 12 months.

Equipment fees: Information unavailable.

Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: $54.99/mo for 12 months.

Equipment fees: Information unavailable.

Mediacom internet plan comparison

There are four Mediacom internet plans to choose from, but the speeds you have access to depend on your location.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. For one year of Internet 250 when enrolled in autopay & paperless billing. As of 02/26/25.

Mediacom provider rating and review

Mediacom is the fifth-largest cable internet provider in the U.S., offering high-speed internet across 22 states, many in the Midwest and South. Its internet plans are average in just about every respect. Of the top 10 providers we scored, Mediacom’s 4.13 out of 5 was above the average score of 3.50. It is often the best option in areas that don’t have fiber internet. 

Mediacom falls in the middle of the pack in most categories — better than most DSL plans, but not as good as fiber. We scored Mediacom internet service on a scale of 1 to 5 across four major categories. To learn more, read our methodology. 

Mediacom internet rating

Allconnect Rating

4.13 / out of 5 stars

This score is based off of the 4 plans Mediacom has available

Rating breakdown

• Affordability

  3.55 / 5

• Performance

  4.84 / 5

• Value

  4.94 / 5

• Customer satisfaction

  2.68 / 5

How we calculated our rating

How we scored internet providers

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score. For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

Learn more about our methodology

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Mediacom internet deals

Mediacom doesn’t have specific plans for veterans or senior citizens, but Xtream Connect is Mediacom’s discounted internet plan for qualifying customers. There are no deposits, contracts, usage limits or installation fees. The plan offers up to 100 Mbps download speeds and 20 Mbps upload speeds for $28.99/mo.

If you participate in Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Lifeline, Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefits or other federal programs, you can see if you qualify at Mediacom.

You can also get Mediacom’s Internet 250 with Advanced WiFi360Pro, including two Wi-Fi units and eero Secure, plus Stream live TV and access to 250+ apps with the Xumo Stream Box, for $19.99/mo.*

*For one year of Internet 250 when enrolled in autopay & paperless billing.

Mediacom Wi-Fi equipment and fees

Taxes and fees are a part of every internet service, but the good news for Mediacom customers is that the added fees aren’t anything too extreme. Mediacom’s fees tend to be more favorable than many other large providers, but it has lower data caps than most.

• Equipment: Up to $15/mo.
• Installation: Up to $110
• Contract: $120 – $240 one-time fee
• Data caps: Up to $20/mo.

Equipment fees

Mediacom’s equipment fees are about the average price you’ll pay with most providers. Here’s how it breaks down:

• Modem rental fee: $15/mo. You can use your own Mediacom-compatible modem to avoid this fee
• Wi-Fi router: One Wi-Fi router is included for free
• Xtream Wi-Fi 360Pro (optional): $10/mo.
• Additional eero Pro 6 devices (optional): $6 each, up to four devices

Most internet service providers have equipment fees that hover around the $10 mark, so Mediacom is offering industry-average pricing for their modem rental.

Also known as a mesh network, Xtream Wi-Fi 360Pro is an optional, enhanced Wi-Fi service designed to extend coverage to places where a single router won’t always reach, such as far corners of the house or separate floors. Xtream Wi-Fi 360Pro includes a security device and two smaller eero Pro 6 routers.

Adding Xtream to your plan will cost an extra $10/mo., plus $6 for any additional extenders that you may need, but it’s nice to have the option to expand your Wi-Fi reach if necessary.

Installation fees

Mediacom typically charges a $109.99 installation fee, but it is currently waived for online customers. That said, you’ll still have to pay a one-time activation fee of $10.

Contracts

Many Mediacom plans require a contract of one, two or three years. If you do end your agreement early, you must pay up to $240 for two- and three-year agreements and up to $120 for one-year agreements.

Data caps

All of Mediacom’s plans have data caps, which is relatively unusual for cable internet. And while providers like Cox and CenturyLink start their data caps above 1,000 GB, Mediacom’s Internet 250 plan only gives you 400 GB a month — a number that people are likely to reach. The average monthly internet usage for a U.S. household was over 400 GB in 2021.

If you go over your data cap, you’ll be charged $10 for every additional 50 GB you use, which is about the same as other providers with data caps. For example, if you used 51 GB over your cap, you would be charged $20 that month.

Allconnect Rating

4.13 / 5

Mediacom home internet vs. top competitors

Wondering how Mediacom stacks up to other providers that might be available in your area? Take a look at how Mediacom compares to other internet service providers below:

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 02/26/25.

Most providers that have service in the same areas as Mediacom are split into two types of service: DSL and fiber optic. If you can get fiber internet at your address, you probably should. 

This type of connection supports much faster speeds than any other type currently available — usually around 1,000 Mbps. While Mediacom’s most expensive plan also reaches these speeds, the price increases after the first year make it a lot more expensive than fiber providers. 

But if your only other option is DSL internet, Mediacom will almost always be a better choice. It uses cable internet to deliver its connection, which has much faster speeds on average than DSL, but not quite as high as fiber. 

That said, some of Mediacom’s plans are on the expensive side. We’d still recommend Mediacom’s Internet 250 over any DSL plan. If you only need to use the internet for basic activities like checking email and browsing the internet, you might be better off with a cheaper DSL option. 

Mediacom customer reviews

Cable provider Mediacom received a 3.9/5 star rating from customers who participated in Allconnect’s 2024 broadband customer satisfaction survey. It received the highest score for speed, with average-priced plans up to 1,000 Mbps.

Mediacom Customer Reviews:

171 customer reviews

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Featured reviews

Anonymous

6/12/23

I don’t like the data cap. I had Spectrum service before and they didn’t have a cap.

3.5/5

Maggie

7/21/24

I was quickly connected to an agent that was able to answer ALL of my questions, promptly and accurately. The process was very smooth, affordable, and came with lots of great perks. Make sure to check out their additional services, as many as FREE or FREE for an extended amount of time. Installation was quickly done, with kind and courteous workers. We did expect…

4/5

John

10/24/23

Too expensive and I never get the speeds promised.

2.5/5

Mediacom internet customer satisfaction

Mediacom has improved greatly in the last couple of years, landing solidly in the middle of the pack. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) gave Mediacom a score of 61/100 in 2024, down four points from 2023, above Frontier and Windstream.

Consumer Reports scores tell a similar story. Mediacom earned a 55/100 overall — ahead of only Optimum and Frontier — with the lowest possible scores for value and customer service. It was also second-to-last in J.D. Power’s rankings in the West region, and middle of the pack in the South.

We called Mediacom to ask a few basic questions about service, and the representative we spoke with was kind and helpful. That said, complaints are all across the board with Mediacom, from performance issues to unexpected price increases.

Mediacom internet FAQs

How much is Mediacom internet by itself?

Mediacom’s internet plans start at $19.99/mo.* for 250 Mbps.

Does Mediacom have fixed wireless internet?

No, Mediacom is a cable internet provider with growing fiber enrichments.

How can I save with Mediacom internet?

Xtream Connect is Mediacom’s discounted internet plan for qualifying customers. There are no deposits, contracts, usage limits or installation fees, unlike the other plans. The plan offers up to 100 Mbps download speeds and 20 Mbps upload speeds for $28.99/mo.*

How much does Mediacom fiber cost?

Mediacom internet prices start under $25/mo.* for cable and fiber hybrid plans.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 02/26/25.

Written by:

Robin Layton

Senior Editor, Broadband Content

Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing on the site since January 2020, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMO… Read more

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