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Mediacom television alternatives

Xtream by Mediacom brand
Staff rating
2.8
Customer rating
3.7
(4)
Price: $24.99 - $139.99/moSpeed: 100 Mbps - 1000 MbpsChannels: 170+DVR storage hours: 150
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Who are Mediacom’s competitors?

Due to its wide coverage area, Mediacom has a number of large competitors, including Xfinity and CenturyLink. In theory, you can get more from these other providers: faster internet from Xfinity, or more channels from AT&T’s partner DISH, for example. However, in practice, most people likely won’t need the extreme top-tier package, and so Mediacom compares more favorably. Mediacom also tends to offer lower prices at the start of its contracts, though these can increase significantly after a few years.

Canceling Mediacom service?

If you’re canceling Mediacom service, you’ll need to be mindful of your remaining contract term. The early termination fees can be steep—up to $240, depending on your contract term and how much time remains on it.


Alternative providers

Xfinity
Xfinity brand
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.2

  • Plans starting at $19.99 - $600.00
  • 10+ channels
  • 20+ DVR storage hours

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WOW!
WOW! brand
Staff rating
3.1
Customer rating
3.9

  • Plans starting at $9.99 - $199.98
  • n/a channels
  • 50+ DVR storage hours

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DISH
DISH
Staff rating
4.3
Customer rating
3.9

  • Plans starting at $56.99 - $137.99
  • 330+ channels
  • 125-500 DVR storage hours

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DIRECTV
DIRECTV
Staff rating
4.1
Customer rating
3.9

  • Plans starting at $48.99 - $134.99
  • 350+ channels
  • 200 DVR storage hours

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Optimum
Optimum brand
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
3.7

  • Plans starting at $15.00 - $195.00
  • 420+ channels
  • 150 DVR storage hours

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Spectrum
Charter Spectrum brand logo
Staff rating
2.8
Customer rating
4.0

  • Plans starting at $29.99 - $169.97
  • 140+ channels
  • n/a DVR storage hours

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Cox Communications
Cox
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.1

  • Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
  • 250+ channels
  • 50–1000 DVR storage hours

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Sparklight
Sparklight
Staff rating
2.3
Customer rating
4.0

  • Plans starting at $35.00 - $214.75
  • 100+ channels
  • 200 DVR storage hours

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Cox Communications
Cox
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.1

  • Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
  • 250+ channels
  • 50–1000 DVR storage hours

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Verizon Fios
Verizon Fios brand
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.3

  • Plans starting at $49.99 - $110.00
  • 425+ channels
  • 50+ DVR storage hours

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