Mediacom internet alternatives
Staff rating
3.3
Customer rating
3.3
(18)Price: $24.99 - $139.99/moSpeed: 100 Mbps - 1000 MbpsChannels: 170+DVR storage hours: 150
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Competitor overview
Mediacom competes with both other cable internet providers (like Xfinity) and fiber internet companies (like AT&T and CenturyLink). In general, Mediacom tends to be more affordable than most of its competitors at the start, but the prices generally catch up by the time your contract is up. Additionally, with Mediacom, you’re stuck in a contract for between one and three years, whereas many of its competitors have abandoned service agreements entirely.
Canceling Mediacom service
Before canceling Mediacom service, you’ll need to make sure you’re out of contract. Otherwise, you’ll be on the hook for an early termination fee (up to $120 for a one-year contract and up to $240 for a two- or three-year contract). Beyond that, you’ll need to return any rented equipment. Call customer service to get the ball rolling.
Alternative providers
Xfinity
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $600.00
- Download speeds up to 6000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 6000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, visit the provider's website.
CenturyLink
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $30.00 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940Mb
- Upload speeds up to 940Mb
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Frontier Communications
Staff rating
4.1
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $164.99
- Download speeds up to 5000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply. For a list of terms, view disclaimers
WOW!
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $9.99 - $199.98
- Download speeds up to 1200 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 50 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Hargray
Staff rating
3.7
Customer rating
3.5
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $115.00
- Download speeds up to 1000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 50 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Optimum
Staff rating
4.1
Customer rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $15.00 - $195.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to n/a
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Starry
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $15.00 - $80.00
- Download speeds up to 1000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 500 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Spectrum
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $29.99 - $169.97
- Download speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 35 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Cox Communications
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
- Download speeds up to 2 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 2 Gbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Sparklight
Staff rating
3.2
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $35.00 - $214.75
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 60 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Rise Broadband
Staff rating
3.0
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $25.00 - $100.00
- Download speeds up to 1000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to n/a
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Cox Communications
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
- Download speeds up to 2 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 2 Gbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Metronet
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
4.4
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $119.95
- Download speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 1 Gbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
HughesNet
Staff rating
2.1
Customer rating
3.1
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $174.99
- Download speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 3 Mbps
The HughesNet Gen5 service plans are designed to deliver download speeds of 25 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps, but individual customers may experience different speeds at different times of the day. Speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including: the configuration of your computer, the number of concurrent users, network or Internet congestion, the capabilities and content of the websites you are accessing, network management practices as deemed necessary, and other factors. When you connect to the HughesNet service using Wi-Fi, your experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source and the strength of the signal.
T-Mobile
Staff rating
3.7
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $50.00
- Download speeds up to 182 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 23 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Starlink
Staff rating
2.6
Customer rating
4.7
- Plans starting at $120.00 - $250.00
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 10 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Verizon Fios
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
4.3
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 880 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
EarthLink
Staff rating
3.7
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $59.95 - $149.95
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 1 Gigabit
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
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