Mediacom Communications to Bring Multi-Gig and Symmetrical Speed Broadband to One Million Homes by End of 2026

Breakthrough enhancements to Mediacom’s fiber-powered network
are designed to keep pace with rapid consumer technology advancements

MEDIACOM PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mediacom Communications today announced the company plans to bring multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband services to one million homes and businesses by the end of 2026.

Utilizing breakthrough technology to enhance the company’s fiber-powered network, Mediacom is creating a more responsive end-to-end customer experience that prioritizes faster upload and download speeds, uncompromised network reliability, safe and secure connections, and lower latency.

Mediacom has already deployed enhanced speed offerings to over 185,000 households in larger Iowa cities including Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and West Des Moines as well as smaller communities in Kentucky and Minnesota. With upgrade projects now underway in the company’s Delaware, Metro Minneapolis, and Quad Cities markets, Mediacom expects to offer enhanced broadband services to over 500,000 households by the end of 2025.

Residents can track the progress of these projects using an interactive mapping tool. Utilizing the new platform, customers will be able to choose from the following Xtream Internet offerings from Mediacom:

• Internet 300 tier with speeds of 300 Mbps down and 100 Mbps up.
• Internet 1 Gig Symmetrical tier with speeds of 1000 Mbps down by 1000 Mbps up.
• Internet 2 Gig Unlimited tier with speeds of 2000 Mbps down by 1000 Mbps up.

“Consumer technology advancements are rapidly reshaping our daily lives,” said JR Walden, Mediacom’s Chief Technology Officer. “With these network enhancements, Mediacom is putting in place a future proof broadband platform that can keep pace with these innovations by allowing us to seamlessly ramp up from the one and two gigabit offerings of today to speeds of 10 gigabits per second and beyond in the coming years.”

Mediacom will be able to enhance the performance of these speeds even further using Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7, a whole-home WiFi solution featuring eero’s TrueMesh designed to deliver an exceptional Internet connectivity experience throughout the entire house that now features Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.

With the recent launch of Mediacom Mobile, customers can take their Mediacom service on the go while enjoying access to America’s most awarded wireless network. As part of an exclusive offer, Mediacom Internet customers are eligible to receive one free unlimited mobile line for an entire year. Mediacom’s bundle delivers top-tier internet and mobile speeds, advanced WiFi, and cost savings—especially valuable for families, remote workers, and tech enthusiasts in smaller communities.

Mediacom will also continue to offer a low-cost broadband plan called Xtream Connect with speeds of 100 Mbps down by 20 Mbps up. Priced at just $14.99 per month plus modem rental, if applicable, Xtream Connect provides qualifying households an affordable pathway to the internet and is available to any household in Mediacom’s service territory that participates in the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or certain other federal programs.

ABOUT MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom offers high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services to over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at mediacomcable.com.