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About Mediacom Cable

Mediacom Cable is a subset of the Mediacom brand, which sells internet and TV bundles. Its cable services are available in conjunction with its internet services. Pricing at Mediacom Cable varies based on location, but a sample price for the most basic cable and internet bundle for a 65202 ZIP code started at $119.26 a month before local fees and taxes. Availability is limited in some areas and is mostly confined to smaller cities and towns.

Pros
  • Flexible internet, cable, landline and mobile plans
  • Speeds ranging from 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps
  • Reliable high-speed internet service
  • More than 170 channels available
  • Includes on-demand viewing
Cons
  • Internet subscription required for all services
  • Not available in all areas

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019

    Unfortunately I live in a territorial city where internet providers are limited. With this said, I’m stuck with almost $140 for internet only which I was assured it’s the fastest and covers multiple gadgets. Considering I have four students with tablets, laptops, phones and so on. Almost every night when I want to watch a movie online; the internet gets stuck and I keep having the rotation wheel waiting for the internet to kick in. I didn’t think in this day and age this exists considering how far we’ve come with technology. I’m frustrated and disappointed but I don’t have any other choice but to pay the price for a low budget service. We need more companies to infiltrate this neighborhood so some of us don’t feel stuck. Some people pay $140 for cable, internet and phone but not me!!!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Fatma,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I have scheduled a visit for you on 10/03/2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to isolate your trouble. I did make some changes for you and asked you to reset the modem. If this helps you can cancel the visit. I show your monthly service charges for the internet is 79.99 per month. We look forward to isolating your trouble and providing you with quality service. We do apologize for the inconvenience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Verified purchase
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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019

    When I was looking for a provider, my selection was Mediacom. There weren’t many providers and their price was right too. I got their internet and the technician who came to install it was very good. The quality of their service has been fantastic. I would recommend them.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Mike,
    Thank you for the fantastic review. It is always rewarding when one of our customers take the time to let us know we are doing a good job. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please never hesitate to reach out to our customer service department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Lori increased rating by 4 stars.
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Lori increased their star rating on Sept. 27, 2019.

    Updated review: Sept. 27, 2019

    After discussing our issues with the representative who responded to my initial review, my service was promptly restored and the recurring issue has been corrected to prevent my service from being disrupted in the future. I'm very satisfied with this response and the prompt attention to resolving my service issue. Therefore, based on this recent interaction with Mediacom, I am amending my review to reflect the exceptional customer service that they have displayed over the past 2 days. Thank you so much for restoring my faith in your company!

    Original Review: Sept. 24, 2019

    The internet is fine as long as it works...but once it doesn't get ready to go weeks before they can repair your problem. We have had multiple prior problems getting technicians to come out in a timely manner and sometimes, despite calling to confirm appointments, they don't show up at all...after I've taken half a day off work. Today I came home and again my cable has been cut in half because it wasn't buried deep enough. Every time the county road department comes through to scrape our dirt roads, the cable gets cut. I called to schedule a service call and told them exactly what the problem was and they nonchalantly let me know it would be next Monday...6 days from now before someone could come look at it.

    And if I've learned anything from prior experience with them, that person won't be able to fix the cable, they'll have to schedule someone else to come re-mark where they can dig, schedule a third person to come bury the cable, and then the original guy can chime back and hook everything up. If I'm lucky, I'll have serve 2 weeks from now...but you can bet I'll continue to be charged as if I have usable service! I really wish we had another option for service in our area because these people are slow, unapologetic, and damn near incompetent.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Lori,
    I have a technician coming out today 09-26-2019, to look at the cable Lori. I am hoping to have this repaired for you. I have given you adjustments from 09-24 to 09-26. I am waiting to see if they can provide you with a temporary fix until we can have a contractor come back out and bore the line back underneath the road. I do apologize for the inconvenience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2019

    I wanted to change my Telephone, TV and internet service so I switched to Mediacom. My experience with them has been good, up until yesterday when the service was shut down for a couple of hours. Apparently there was technical difficulty somewhere. I tried to get a hold of somebody, but I couldn't contact their 800 number. The service has not been all that great. The cable has been all right, I just don't want dishes on top of my roof. Also, I can't get a full screen of the channels they carry. There's a button there that's supposed to override it, but it won't. And then, every once in a while, some channels would go into a whole bunch of pixels and like they're pausing talking, and that's not normal. And also, in some of the channels, it sounds like their speeches are artificially being sped up, but if I slow it down, it's almost like a growl. That part has got to be automatically done.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Robert,
    I'm sorry to hear you are having problems with your television service. I have called and left a message. If both of your televisions are pixelating. We want to schedule a trouble call. The screen display can be adjusted by your television as well. If you have the owners’ manual, or can google the model of television you have. You should find instructions on how to adjust the picture format. If that does not help when the technician comes out he can also look at that for you as well. Our customer service department is open 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019

    When I first moved down here, I had AT&T U-verse but I was telecommuting back to the previous place I moved from. And so, they did not provide good solid internet service. I had to have solid internet service so I got Mediacom and I've been extremely happy with them. They provided fast and reliable service in the four years we've had them, and my interactions with their reps have been good. At first, I started off with their full package, internet, cable TV, and telephone. Last year, I dropped the cable TV because the price was a bit too high for what I watch. And just a couple of months ago, I dropped the telephone, but still have the internet. As a matter of fact, I increased the internet service. All of our internet is through Mediacom on programmer. So, I do watch stuff on the internet as well as all of our entertainment, TV, streaming services, via Mediacom. The service has been very solid, very stable, and I do recommend Mediacom to friends.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon James,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that your interactions with our representatives have been nice, that the service has been very stable, and that you would recommend us. We hope to keep providing you with a great experience and if you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a good day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019

    Mediacom was the only cable provider that was available in the area. The sales team was great and very professional. The installation was also fine and the installer was right on time, as described, as scheduled. We are satisfied with the Mediacom telephone, cable and internet, which we have, and the quality of service is fine. I don’t think there’s been any problem. I would use Mediacom again.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Bicie,
    Even though we were your only choice. It was a choice and we thank you choosing Mediacom. We are glad you are enjoying our cable, internet, and phone and your installation went smoothly. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Gary increased rating by 1 star.
    Staff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Gary increased their star rating on Oct. 16, 2019.

    Updated review: Oct. 16, 2019

    We had a problem with our box and they took care of it as soon as we brought it to their team.

    Original Review: Sept. 21, 2019

    The representatives at Mediacom have been real good. We got three rooms with TVs in them and we had to switch out the boxes in each room. Each room wouldn't work when we went to put the boxes in. We just went back to Mediacom and picked up another box and bring it back and it worked fine. They just had some bad boxes in with some good ones, but it turned out fine. They don't have all the stations on it where we used to, but it's fine.

    I'm satisfied and the service is running as it is. Here where we are at, we didn't have a choice. It's an apartment complex and every unit already got Mediacom, so it was either Mediacom or nothing. But if they had more channels, it would be just as good as Dish, which I’ve used for the last 20 years. Dish got so many more channels like the Up channel, and that's the one we watched all the time. Now, we're back streaming on the internet, so if it wasn't for that, it would be perfect.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Gary,
    We do apologize for the inconvenience that you had some bad equipment. I do show we have sent a channel request for UP TV. I do apologize we do not have the channel for you. If there is enough demand for the station hopefully in the future, we can provide the channel for you. We do have additional movie channels and blocks of digital packages like sports and information you can add for an additional purchase. We would be happy to look over these packages with you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2019

    I used Mediacom for its internet services but we have TV and phone with them as well. The cable TV is good although there were a few channels I missed that I had on DirecTV that I don’t get. But all in all, it’s pretty good. Interacting with their reps has been great so far and the quality of service has been very good. When I had a couple of long outages, I called Mediacom and they told me that they were evaluating the situation and they would get it done as soon as possible.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Jeff,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. What channels are you missing that DirecTV had? I will provide the feedback to the proper teams so maybe soon we can acquire those channels. We also appreciate the kind words about our representatives being nice, that the quality of service has been very good, and that we try to get things resolved as soon as possible. I hope you have a wonderful day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019

    Called last week to update my internet and get more competitive pricing as I have new options in my neighborhood. Decided not to make a decision but the agent informed me she would notate the account with the offers for reference. Called back today and of course the rep “LaLa” quoted me something completely different and my account was not even notated with any of the pricing I was offered. She was rude, zero understanding when I explained to her what happened.

    Been with you guys since 2013 and was hoping to stay. I asked for a supervisor (of course told one wasn’t available) and she would submit a complaint and I would get a call back. When I asked. She said she didn’t know. I said, "You can’t even give me an estimate????" SMDH. She said it would be a week. I’m sure I will probably not be called. Now I remember why I use to hate Mediacom. I manage a team in a call center and if my people handled customers the way I was treated they wouldn’t be around very long. Very disappointed. As soon as I figure things out bye bye Mediacom. I just don’t get it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Hello Morgan,

    First off, we want to apologize about your experience. Upon looking at the account, the lowest price offer that I can see that has 100 mbps service is around $71.49 before taxes and fees. This would also include phone service, but you wouldn’t have to use the phone service if you don’t want too. It just helps discount the price since it’s two services instead of just one. This is a contract offer which last for two years. The price does increase annually until the bundle/package reaches full price rate. If this is something you’re interested in, please let us know. Also, if you can let us know what you were quoted and for what service we can investigate things further. We look forward to hearing from you.

    Thank you,

    Christian

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019

    Mediacom is the one that our apartment complex uses. I’ve got the TV, the internet and the phone. I use the internet connection and the TV regularly. I’m retired, so I have all kinds of time during the day as well as in the evening to access. The quality of the services has been excellent.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Ronald,

    Thanks for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that the quality of services has been excellent and that you enjoy the services. If you have any problems at all, please let us know anytime so we can address things for you. I hope you an awesome day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Kathleen increased rating by 4 stars.
    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Kathleen increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Sept. 18, 2019

    Some of the representatives of Mediacom are very rude and when I talk to them, they're very rude. I live on Social Security and I'm 75. When you get Social Security, you have just so much that you can work with and nothing else, and I have a four-year-old that I have custody of, a great grandson. I've had him since he was born. And the only thing that I have is a house phone, my internet, and Star and basic TV, and they're charging me a little over 100 a month, and it's real expensive. I was thinking about just dropping Star 'cause I don't get any of the channels except the basic ones, and the rep said they're only $11 a month. And right now, I'm late $120.

    Most of the time, we don't have Netflix and when I signed up, they said I get Netflix free for a year. That's never happened. I've been paying for my Netflix, and the boxes keep going out. The guys that come out to work on it have been out probably seven times but they are extremely nice and they do everything that they can to get it up and going. But I see the truck out a lot, so they're working a lot on Mediacom. Right now, it's working. For three weeks, I didn't have any. If I didn't have a full year, I would just shut the whole thing down. They gave me $6 and something in credits or $9. I can't remember which one 'cause I didn't have anything for two weeks. Right now, they say I have to pay 120 or it's gonna be shut off and part of that is late fees.

    I'm in Forsyth and Mediacom is I think the only one that we have here. I just hate them but I have to have it 'cause I'm a social worker and I have to get my CEUs online because I don't wanna go to class 'cause I have a four-year-old and so, I have to have internet. And I need a house phone 'cause I have a disabled daughter, also, that lives with me that I'm taking care of. I need the CEUs to keep my license in effect, just in case for some reason I wound up going back to work, even part-time.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Kathleen,
    I want to apologize on behalf of Mediacom if any of our representatives have not spoken to you in a respectful and professional manner. I show your monthly service is $96.69. That is with Stars included. You are under a promotion where you will increase in price on the 2nd year. I do show a $10.00 late fee and Stars started billing you on 08/23/19 after the free trial had expired. I do understand you are on a budget you are not obligated to keep Starz. You do pay an additional 11.00 per month for Starz. If you would like to make any changes. Please call into our customer service department we will assist you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019

    Mediacom was what was available in this area and when I bought this house a year ago, I just got whatever the local internet service was. I got the GigaBlast speed and I pay just for the internet, which is all you need theses days. The experience with the sales team was good and they came over here, set it up and got everything figured out for me. Everything was nice and easy. I didn’t have to do much except give my name. The installation was quick and there was no problem. The internet cable that runs off the pole out there didn’t have one of those sleeves on it that covered it up and my neighbor hit it with his mower deck. It had split the cable. Mediacom’s reps came out here and replaced the cable that day, and then came back a week or two later to bury the rest of the cable. They have great service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Daniel,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that our sales team was polite and got everything figured out for you. We are also happy to hear that the installation was quick and that our service staff was able to get the service line issue figured out. If you have any further issues, please don’t hesitate to reach to us. We are available 24/7. I hope you have a wonderful day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019

    I have the telephone, the internet, and the TV services from Mediacom and the installation was good. They come in and had to redo it all though. I couldn’t get my TV stations to come in. I still can't get a couple of them back. It's messed up. Most of the time, it's working okay, but every once in a while they have this thing that comes on there, and it makes a weird noise that it scrambles it. But the quality of service is fair and the sales team did fine. I'd recommend Mediacom to a friend. At one time, Mediacom was the only one you could get in Fitzgerald. There are others now, but there weren’t when I started using Mediacom.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Mae,
    Thank you for taking your time to provide feedback to us. Although you stated your happy with our service you mentioned your televisions are scrambling. I called, and we have scheduled a visit for you. Mediacom wants to provide you with the best quality service we can. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019

    I recently upgraded to the 500MBPS. I am supposed to be getting 500MBPS. Currently the max I’m receiving is around 300MBPS. The customer service rep told me that a tech had to come out to remove a filter so that I could get the speeds I am paying for. I waited all day for the tech to show up. After he failed to show, I contacted them and was told the tech was unable to come out and it would have to be rescheduled. No one ever bothered to call and inform me so I wasn’t waiting around all day for them to show up. They rescheduled for a week later. I called that morning and was told they had cancelled the appointment and no one knew why.

    Finally on the third attempt the tech shows up only to tell me that there was no filter that needed to be removed and he didn’t know why I wasn’t getting the speeds advertised. Thanks for nothing. Haven’t heard from anyone since. They keep making excuses and have tried repeatedly to blame my hardware. I had to purchase my own modem because they installed (4) different Mediacom modems over the course of two years. Each one would eventually fail and the tech that came out just replaced the modem and left. I am also still paying for their phone service even though I cannot use it because they claim it will only work with their modem. They don’t care that I am not able to use the phone system. All they’re concerned about is that I continue to pay for it.

    Also, they sold me some hardware they called a TIVO connector kit. This hardware was not necessary because the TiVo has the same functionality built into it. I tried to explain that to them when they sent me this device. They insisted that the reason I was having problems with the TiVo was because I didn’t have this device. I was able to get the TiVo set up to work without this. Now they will not let me return this junk they forced me to purchase. This company is ridiculous. They advertise speeds that they cannot produce. Their television service is spotty. Their technicians are ignorant. Their customer service reps are worthless. I can’t believe they are still in business.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Jeremy,
    I am sorry that your internet connection is not working at the speeds of 500 meg. How many devices do you have connected to your modem? Keep in mind the devices share the bandwidth. The more devices connected to a modem and sharing the speed it will slow down. Is the device you are doing a test on Ethernet connected or connected by WiFi? Ethernet will be the faster over WiFi. The device you are connecting to the internet can vary the speed as well, depending on what it can support. I will investigate the Tivo connector kit that was sent out to you. I will check if there is a process for return. It is common if it is not returned in 30 days the warehouse will not accept it. I will check on this for you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2019

    We bought a house and the Mediacom rep came and hooked the internet up. And it was all pretty easy going and it was quick. It was all good. The internet service is fine and it works. We have not had any problems.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Derrick,

    Thank you for choosing us as your preferred service provider. We are happy to hear that the installer did a good job and that you have not experienced any problems so far. We hope to keep it that way and if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a nice day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2019

    Everybody's been great at Mediacom. They're definitely professional and very courteous. We have the high-speed internet, the digital phone and the cable. We've had them for six months at least already and we use them every day. The quality of service is great. We're gonna downgrade our cable but it's not that big of a savings. There's only one step below it. Eventually, we'll be getting rid of the cable. But the quality of the cable service is fine. It rarely goes out. The internet is perfect. There's no lag time on my son's gaming, so he's extremely happy. He's never had one that fast. It's the fastest internet available and I went with Mediacom because of the speed of the internet.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Monica,

    Thank you for your review and for the kind words. We are happy to hear that our representatives have been great, professional, and very courteous. We are also happy that you enjoy the quality of service which we strive everyday to improve. If you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We greatly appreciate your valued Mediacom business, have an amazing day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2019

    We had Mediacom years and years ago, and we switched. Mediacom is well-known. It's on TV. And their trucks, they're all around. We've also got other people that have Mediacom. We're satisfied with the quality of the television and internet services we got from Mediacom. We watch television, and we use the internet a lot. One thing we like about the television service is that the weather doesn't seem to interrupt the picture. And the picture on our TVs, we feel is a lot better because of less interruptions and faster rate speed. The internet is also far better than what we had before. Those are both really good things we are happy about with Mediacom. We've had a couple of times where all of a sudden it goes out. It drops, and then it'll come back in. But it hasn't happened now for a while. Mediacom has also always been responsive and listening too.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Susan,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that you’re satisfied with the quality of services. If you have any problems at all, please let us know so we can get things addressed as soon as possible. Have a wonderful day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2019

    I’ve had Mediacom on my television all this time. It's been several years and I decided to stay with it. It’s been okay and I don’t have any complaints so far.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Barbara,

    Thank you for your review and longtime valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy that the service has been okay and that you haven’t had any complaints so far. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know anytime. Have a nice day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2019

    In Carbondale, there’s only Frontier and Mediacom, and I’ve only heard good things about Mediacom so I went with them and the sales team I've dealt with was good. They were very helpful and friendly. I got the the $60 internet service and the installation went good. Mediacom's internet is always fast.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Istianah,
    Thank you for making Mediacom your choice for internet and phone service. We are pleased that your services are working to their optimum performance. Thank you for letting us know our staff have been helpful and friendly to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our customer service department. We are available 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2019

    It has been fine with Mediacom. It was the one that was preferred around here, and it came with really good reviews. The technicians who came to install were very nice. I have just the internet and it's been a little bit kinda jumpy here lately. It would just disconnect and reconnect. It's really weird. It reconnects the wrong way. But it hasn't gotten that bad yet and it's been good before that.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Casey,
    Thank you for taking time to provide feedback. You did mention your internet has been a little bit jumpy. If you can please call back to our customer service department we can schedule a trouble call with you. We do want to make sure your services are working appropriately. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2019

    I like Mediacom, which I've been using for eight years. It was the only company that was around here. They’ve always been helpful, and they’ve done what's needed to be done. The internet service is okay and it’s there when I need it. Once in a while, there's a glitch or outage but it’s nothing. When I’ve had problems, I called Mediacom and these had been resolved quickly.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Wanda,

    Thank you for your review and valued long time Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We appreciate the kind words and hope we can keep providing you with a great experience. As always, if you have any issues don’t hesitate to reach out to us so we can assist. I hope you have a great day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2019

    In the beginning, we bundled everything – the TV, the internet and telephone, and CenturyLink with DIRECTV was getting so expensive, plus the fact that when it rained and when it snowed, we would lose our signal. So, we decided to switch to Mediacom and their service has been good. They’ve always been very helpful if I call with an issue. If they can fix over the phone, they’ll do that, and if not, then they'd send somebody out quickly. Installation went fine except for the young man that put it in. I’m not a technician, so I just assumed he knew what he was doing. When he put the modem behind the television, I said to him, “Well, the modem has always been upstairs. What about our computers?” He said, “Well, I don’t have anything to do with computers,” and he left. So, we had to hire a friend of ours to come over and we spent another $170 to have him jerry-rig something so that our computers would work. That was fine and everything worked.

    And then, all of a sudden, we started having trouble with our phone. It would drop calls. I called Mediacom and their rep tried two or three different things. Finally, a man came out that seemed to know what he was doing. I told him what the previous kid said and he said, “He just didn’t wanna run the wires. The modem should be upstairs, by your computer because these little boxes (whatever that our friend had put on), sometimes will interfere with your phone signal, and so it dropped calls.” He was so nice and he came back in a couple weeks. He put the modem upstairs, ran a wire outside, up on the roof of the house and back in to where the computers are, and we haven’t had any trouble since.

    Our modem speed is better, which we weren’t getting before because it was downstairs and it was going through so many connections. However, the bill just went up $30 a month, which I didn't like. I said, “Why did it go up $30 a month?” And the rep said, “Well, your contract, your special rate is over.” Now, the rate is getting back up there to where it’s almost what it was when I had DIRECTV. I wasn’t very happy with that because we're retired, we're on a fixed income, and the price was one reason I switched to Mediacom, to get our monthly bills down. Other than that, our experience with Mediacom Cable has been fine. We’ve had some issues with the TV but they’ve come quickly and resolved them.

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    Good Afternoon Carol,
    We want to thank you for your year of patronage to our company and taking the time to review your rating on the Consumer Affairs website. The only reason I would think the technician would say he doesn't do anything with computers is we guarantee internet connection but do not set up every device with WiFi in your home. We would provide you with your WiFi name and password if you are using our WiFi and not your own. We would also want the modem to be in a central location in your home to support WiFi through the home. Did your friend set up a WiFi Adapter for your computer? Mediacom Appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2019

    We pay $80 a month for a service that works intermittently. It is NOT our modem/router. They are brand new and rated 4 stars. It’s the line from Mediacom to our house. Sadly, before a tornado hit our property, we did not have this big of a problem. If we could go with another ISP, we would. The ONLY reason I watch TV, is for college football on Saturdays. PLEASE choose another internet provider if you are able to. I’m beyond furious for paying for a service that is NOT provided when you need it the most, Saturdays! Now we have to go to a sports bar to watch college football. Maybe I should send Mediacom my tab from the restaurant.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Malaina,
    Thank you for your feedback. I do show you have a scheduled service appointment for 09-09-2019. I will follow up with you after the visit. We want to make sure your services are working properly and apologize for the inconvenience. We thank you for your patience. We look forward to getting your services back to your satisfaction. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolution In Progress
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2019

    I want to terminate Mediacom at the end of this month. Suddenly, I have a problem with them. I got two bills before my cable was on, and they won’t resolve it. So, I’m tired of it. I took the bills to them and they denied it. They said they don't do that and that they only bill when the service is on. I got from them the almost total package--the internet, phone, and cable with the second tier that they offer. There are four tiers. I have HBO, Cinemax, and the rest, whatever comes with the sports channel.

    When the guy came out to do the service, he had the wrong package. So, they had to wait 30 days before they can get to me again. And by the time he got to me, I had a bill for two months. I was told that it will start from the day he turned that one on, and it didn’t. The installer was professional, but my internet, the modem box did not work, and we couldn’t figure out why. And my phone wasn’t working. He came out on a Saturday. And so, I had to call them, and the lady said my box ain't even activated that was why it was not working.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon George,
    I am responding to the post that you received two bills. Do the bills have different account numbers? I would need more information to assist you. If you can provide more info I would be happy to help. I do show you had made payment arrangements on a past due statement. Is one of the statements you are looking at a past due notice? I do apologize for any confusion. If you call back to our customer service department we would be happy to go over billing with you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Will increased rating by 1 star.
    Customer ServiceReliability
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Will increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Sept. 4, 2019

    I live in an area where Mediacom is the only choice for Internet. Their service is completely unreliable. I can't count the number of times I've woken up or came home to find I have no Internet. If I had a choice I would switch. It's out right now and has been out for over 6 hours. Last year their cable and internet were out for over a week. It seems every time it rains we lose internet. I call and all they say is they know about it but don't give any idea how long it will be out. It is so frustrating.

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    Good Afternoon Will,
    I do apologize there was an outage in your area yesterday. I have reached out to you by phone and left a voice mail message. You should have your internet services back on and working. If you are still having service issues. Can you please return a call and schedule a visit with Mediacom? We want you to be happy with the service we are providing to you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2019

    I have lived in my house for just over 2 years and the internet has been bad from the get go. I have gone back and forth with the office and gotten no resolution. They have no competition so no incentive to fix it. Many people in my neighborhood complain constantly. I initially started with the 50mgb/s plan and got between 25-30. I then went to the 100 and got between 40-50, now I am up to the 200 and am up to getting in the 60's. They send technicians out and test the lines, run new lines, do diagnostics, but never fix the problem or give me a good answer as to why the speeds are so poor. I just continue to get the run around and passed from person to person. I work from home about 50% of the time and my internet is so unreliable it makes it very difficult. The most frustrating part is just the lack of customer service or being able to give their customers a reason or a glimmer of hope as to how or when things will get better.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Thomas,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience and any service issues that you might be experiencing. Upon looking at the account, our technician on 07/29 replaced our drop line, checked all outlets, and ran levels with all passing specs. It shows here that you have a personal Motorola Surfboard modem model 6183. To run a proper speed test, please bypass any router, switch, hub, and/or VPN and run a direct hardwired test to gauge speeds. If you’re still getting low speeds directly from the modem and with no VPN involved, then we would like to come out to check things out since we do not see any problems remotely. We look forward to hearing from you and are more than happy to help.

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    Christian

    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2019

    Service was installed 4 days ago and on demand feature has never worked. After numerous calls and being told it would be fixed in 24 hours, now they do not know when will be fixed. I have had their service the past, which was poor, however I was promised they were much better now and I would not have any issues.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Steve,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience and the video on demand issue that you’re experiencing. If the video on demand service ticket hasn’t resolved the issue, then we would like for a technician to check why the feature is not working on site. I do see a service call set for 09/07 from 10-12 so I will update the notes, so the technician knows what to look for. We hope to turn your experience around and will follow up with you after the visit.

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019

    I had to quit Mediacom's cable television because I couldn't afford them. We didn’t get enough channels that we watched, and they raised the rates. So we took it out and switched to DISH. I’m gonna get rid of the telephone too because my bill went from $35 to $70 a month. I was over at the office at Perry a week ago and there was people in there. They had a lineup and people were trying to figure out what the hell was going on. We've had the telephone for many, many years, and it has been good. The guys had been good that took care of it and we didn’t have any problems. They were nice people. But I can't understand why my bill jumped all of a sudden.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Robert,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience. Upon looking at the account, your phone promotion ended in March and one of our agents added three deferred adjustments as a courtesy. As of July, all promotions and adjustments have expired which is why the service rate has increased. Unfortunately, I am not seeing any further phone discounts available unless you bundle internet service with it. If that is something you might be interested in, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you, have a great day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2019

    I have to call Mediacom and negotiate every six months because all of a sudden, my bill keeps creeping higher and higher. So now, I've taken a lot of stuff, and I've added Netflix. Mediacom should come here and sit with people like me, and I can tell them everything, from how unuser-friendly they changed the programming. It used to be fairly decent where you know your guide. Now, it looks like a spreadsheet. It looks like they did it with pencil and paper. And I heard the other people didn't like that either when I talked to Mediacom. But the price keeps inching up, and then they don't tell me. For a year, I was using not enough or probably any data. They had me at the max data, so I had to change that.

    They're supposed to know, "Hey, how can I get you a good deal?" I don't get this feeling when I talk to them. In fact, I always have to tell them, "You know what I'm doing right now? I have a system where Mediacom bill, I put all the competitors, every competitor that comes in the mail, like for DISH or whatever, Frontier, everything, I put it in there because I am looking. As soon as I find something that's better, I'm going." But there are a lot of things. I'm on the state line. Verizon is like the only really good reception that you can get here. But there's DISH and everything. I am definitely always looking. When I was under contract, then they had stuff, and then the price kept moving up. And then, I tried to cut some stuff out, but the way they have it, if you cut one thing out, you're cutting three others.

    You cut out the five channels you don't want, and the one thing you want goes off too. Why can't they mark it on the guide? And then, I get heat from my son and my wife because I took stuff off. So then, I get Netflix to make up the difference, and now we can just watch what we want. But we don't get Fox News. We want Fox News, but we don't want the other stuff. It's a hodgepodge. And right now, I'm gonna go through each channel and I'm gonna mark it on a piece of paper and say, "Okay, this one, we get this one," and then, "Okay, we don't get this one." So given the list, I'll make my own programming card and say, "Okay everybody, so you don't waste your time, these are the stations we get." Why doesn't it tell me? I have to go to the station and this guy will tell you, "Oh, you cannot get this program." I know it's the management. They don't really get into the details.

    I've made a decision that I'm spending money on Netflix now as opposed to getting stuff taken off. And I'm willing to go without Fox News and without some other stuff that I used to like. I can never get the right information from Mediacom. One time we did something and they gave me information, so I got rid of the stuff. But I didn't know that in the other two rooms, by doing what I did and taking the $10 a month thing out, that I wouldn't get the programming. So in those two rooms, you just gotta go through one at a time to see what's there, and it's got some obscure numbering system. They have 37.

    Somebody with decision making power has gotta come down to our level and see what it's like. Because they gotta make it idiot-proof. I'm a customer that would love to jump ship. I'll be talking to people, and I'm always looking, I'm always open, because I don't have a contract anymore. And then, they tell me stuff. The last time I called, I remember something to the fact of, "Oh yeah, we can't give that. That's a promotional item for people." So people coming into the place new, it's a promotion to them, and I've been with Mediacom for years, and I get nothing. And now, I'm a resentful customer. If I could, I'd cancel the whole thing. I am very dissatisfied, but Mediacom is a necessary evil. I wouldn't recommend.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Robert,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience and the concerns you’ve mentioned. Upon looking at the account, it looks like your service rate should be around $134.46 due to the recent changes that were made to the account. To my knowledge, Tivo just pushed an update to have a more user-friendly interface. If you’re displeased with it, I will provide the feedback to our teams. Also, if you want to discuss different pricing options please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or we can call you to see what we might have available. We look forward to hearing from you, have a great day!

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    Christian

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2019

    Mediacom is the only one available where I live in Delaware, and my experience with them has been okay. I've had a two instances where someone from Mediacom had to come out, and they were very helpful and did a good job to my satisfaction. I have the TV, internet, and phone from them. Setting up all of them went very smoothly. But the internet is a little slow, and one of the sports stations that I primarily watch is not in high-def. All the other sports stations are in high-def, except for that one.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Lorden,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that our service techs were very helpful and that the initial install went very smoothly. We do apologize about any service issues you might be experiencing. We can always troubleshoot with you and schedule a service call if needed. Also, what sports channel are you having issues with? We can submit a channel request ticket to see if the broadcaster will ever acquire HD. We look forward to hearing from you and if you have any other issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful day!

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    Christian

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    One of my cable boxes has not been working for almost a week. Without going into all the details, was working until the TiVo box updated. Now main box works but not the small one. Soonest "appointment" was a week out. I had to reschedule, now next appointment is another week and a half. Was hung up on by customer service (yes I was complaining, but not yelling, being mean to the rep or cursing). I called back later and was told a supervisor would call me. No call so here we are. Overall I'm satisfied with the TV and internet. However there are regular intermittent outages and customer service has always been poor.

    1) 2.5 weeks for a service call is ridiculous. Staff properly.
    2) A 4 hour window of when someone might show up is not an appointment.

    3) We are all paying for a service. All you have to do is provide it reliably. Get it figured out. If your cell phone doesn't work 1/10 times you use it is that ok? If your mechanic takes 2.5 weeks to change your oil is that acceptable?

    With regular complaints of outages, delayed tech visits, and bad customer service I don't understand why nothing is done. You need to do better. Why do the company leaders not see this? Do they not care? That is an acceptable answer, but if so I would like to know. I would rather give my money and business to a company that cares and wants to be better.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Chris,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I was glad I was able to resolve your TiVo mini problems over the phone. This avoids a service call visit that you would have had to wait for. I was able to move the appointment time to a sooner date due to cancellations. But luckily with a second look I was able to find the problem. It was my pleasure assisting you today. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    Mediacom sucks **!! I just moved to Pace and that is all that is there. They charge for EVERYTHING. I even tried to upgrade my TV package and they said a technician HAD to come out and do the service and it could be 2-3 days, plus a $25 fee!!! When I had COX and AT&T you could upgrade your plans online and they would be immediately available! Not to mention the Internet is super slow! You're better off getting a digital antenna from Best Buy and sending smoke signals. This is not 1988 Mediacom, get it together!!!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Jason,
    I do apologize for the inconvenience. I do show notes you were talking about adding family cable to your account. This is the classic tale of a few bad seeds ruin it for everybody. Because of theft we filter or lock the family cable unless a customer is subscribed. A technician does have to come out to the home to release the line, so family cable will come into your home. Our technician should also come in to verify you have service. If you are having slow internet we need to address the problem. If you can please call back. We can schedule a visit if needed.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    I called to ask why my bill had gone up 30.00 a month. I was told after one year the rate would go up and after two years it will go up again. Believe me I will find a way to cancel cable. I will not pay this much a month. I get more channels including HBO and Showtime at my other home for less than what I pay with Mediacom for nothing extra. Then I was also told I will have to pay extra for landline after the two years. Not happy!!!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Frankie,
    Our plans do increase annually through Mediacom, if you are in a promotion. We can always look at other options we have for you when you call in. I am sorry if that was not explained. We do have packaging that includes cable, internet, and phone and that is how you get our best value. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    I was getting on a special program, which Mediacom does every once in a while. And then, my bill went up to $89, and then within a couple of months, now it’s $99. We haven't used it for a couple of weeks because it was going on and off. And when you have a schedule, you gotta wait for a while because they got so many people. But I couldn’t believe that it went up $10 right away before I even got it fixed. When the tech came in, he fixed it and it is working now.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Jeanne,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. Upon looking at the account, it looks like the service speed was increased which is why the service rate went up. I will credit you $10.00 off this bill for any issues. If you have any further problems, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a great day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2019

    I prefer having the cable route versus having to have a satellite, in case of bad weather. Mediacom's packages also made me go with them. Right now, I added on the fourth package of service. I do a little of streaming and I upgraded to the top internet service. I like that if I call to see if there is a current special going on, I’m able to get that special and change it on the spot. I appreciate the same great customer service that I’ve experienced pretty much 99% of my time being a customer.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Krystal,
    Thank you for the wonderful review Krystal. We are happy that your experience with Mediacom has been gratifying. It sounds like your experience with Mediacom has been great full circle. We still do apologize for the 1% of unsatisfactory service you may have experienced. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2019

    Mediacom was the only cable and internet company in the area. We decided to use them for cable and Wi-Fi, and our installation experience with them was wonderful. So far, their service has been good, too.

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    Good Afternoon Tonya,
    Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to give us a wonderful review. I am happy your installation and you overall experience has been good. If you ever have any questions or concerns. Please never hesitate to call. We will be happy ready to assist you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2019

    Updated on 09/10/2019: I've gotten some phone calls from Mediacom and lots of questions. They still can't bury a cable after half a dozen complaints. I've paid 100% of my Mediacom bills for over 10 years. All they need to do is send a guy with a shovel.

    Original: They have been out to bury a coax cable 4 times over the past 14 months since I moved into my new house. They can't seem to completely bury the cable. I call back, set it up again, and they do an half way job again. I have 4 lines buried half way. No accountability and a total disconnect between salesman and technician.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Jason,

    We do follow a process for burying a cable. We had someone come to your home and access what needed to be done. Our records show that our bury contractors came out on 09/12/2019 and buried the cable and removed the old line. You had provided feedback afterwards that there was some trash left on the property and I requested to send pictures so I could forward that to our Technical Operations Manager. In response you had stated you would just clean it up yourself. I do apologize trash was left behind. We strive to do a professional job. If you have any additional questions or concerns please call back into our customer service department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2019

    We've had Mediacom for 20 years, and it's been a pretty good experience. I have to call and renegotiate every so often. They give the new customers the better cut, so you have to call and tell them you need your price dropped for the same benefits. I have the TV, phone, and internet with them, and their services have been very good. I'm having some problems with the TV reception on some of the channels, but they've been working on it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Harvey,

    Thank you for your review and longtime valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that your experience has been good. We do want to apologize about any service issues or service pricing concerns that you might have. We can look further into things and call you whenever your free. Just let us know what times work best for you. If you have any further concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a good day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019

    The quality of Mediacom's service has been good. I got a premium package from them where I receive a mixture of cable, internet and phone services. Their team has also been good. I would recommend this company.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Bill,

    Thank you very much for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that our customer service team has been good and that you would recommend our company to others. If you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a great day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2019

    Excellent service. Very professional team finally got our phone working after about seven months of others trying and having to call repeatedly because it continually failed to work. This same professional team also finally got our internet from having intermittent problems also for many months. Rather than months of frustration and more of the same old stuff that didn’t work, we’d recommend that truly professional help would be given earlier. Mediacom dragging its feet with the same problem for many months almost had us seek another business for our TV, internet and phone.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Robert,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that services are now working properly and that our service teams have been very professional. We are also happy to hear that you’re receiving excellent service which is something we strive for. If you have any other problems, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a great day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPrice

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2019

    The customer service has been great, from every call and chat I’ve done, to the gentleman who installed my internet service. Would highly recommend Mediacom to friends and family. The price is good, and the quality of the internet and quality of customer service is great.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Jordan,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that our customer service team has been great, that the installer did great, and that the quality of service has great too. We hope we can continue to provide you with a great experience. If any issues come up, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2019

    We only have ever had one cable company, but Dish and Direct and you can't see what's on TV every time a cloud comes up, but Mediacom has always been right there on. We've had them for many years and we never had a minute's trouble. I live on a fixed income and I wish that I could get it a little cheaper, but I'm completely satisfied with the business.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Steven,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that you haven’t experienced much issues and hope it stays that way. We will try our best to keep service rates low while providing great quality services. If we can get you into a lower price package we will, and you can always call us to inquire about any cheaper packages we may have available. We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

    I started with internet then I added the television. The speed of the internet sometimes is iffy and I don’t know if it’s because the area is really heavy. I live in the fair area and during the fair, the internet slowed down quite a bit. I’m having trouble with one of my TVs as well. They brought in a new router and the TV in the back room is working, but since the first of this month, I’ve had the TV knocked out three times. Right now, I’m not in service because of something else that’s happened and I don’t know if people are knocking down the poles or if they’re just redoing services.

    Other than that, Mediacom's reps seemed to be really trying hard to help me with whatever problem I had when I purchased their service. As for their installation team, all they had to do was turn a few things on and check some wiring. I'd also tell others that Mediacom's people are really nice and they do try, but sometimes, it doesn’t always work.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Susan,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We do want to apologize about any service issues that you might be experiencing. I do see we had a service outage on 08/20 but that has been closed. If you’re still having service issues, may we schedule a service call for you to check things back out? We look forward to hearing from you, have a good day!

    Thank you,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

    When I first got Mediacom's internet, the guy who set up the digital stuff couldn’t connect anything to it because of some sort of glitch. I had to call the cable guy and the cable guy found out what it was. The guy who actually installed it had to tell him exactly what to do. Other than that, it has pretty good speed, just as fast as everybody else’s internet is.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Robert,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We sincerely apologize about any issues with the initial installation process. We are glad that things are working and if any problems come up, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a great day!

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    Christian

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

    Tried to get service installed as a new customer and was told that I cannot have service due to an outstanding balance owed at my current address. I have nothing to do with the balance and it is addressed to another person who no longer lives here. The customer service rep actually had the audacity to LIE to me and said that they called to cancel the appointment I made, claiming that the person who owes the balance was the one who picked up the phone when that could not have possibly been true. She continued to argue with me, insisting that a person who DOES NOT LIVE HERE picked up the phone and spoke to them about the appointment. This is not at all accurate, but now my address is flagged as non-serviceable until the previous balance is paid by the previous tenant. Seeing as how I cannot force a stranger to pay their bills, I guess I am completely out of luck for having any service installed. Point goes to CenturyLink.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Nikki,
    I do apologize for the inconvenience. We spoke to the previous account holder for this address that was just disconnected for nonpayment. The customer stated he lived with you when we called to verify the install appointment. When this happens. we need a copy of another utility bill Nikki to show that you are now residing at this address. You can take this to our office at 2205 Ingersoll Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. This will show it is your residence and at that point with your valid state ID or drivers license we can reestablish the order. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

    I was new to the area and Mediacom was what was recommended. The sales team was polite but the installation was not good. I was scheduled between 8:00 to 12:00. I had to go to work. I called and the representative said, "Let me get in contact with the technician. I'll call you back." The technician wound up directly calling me. It sounded like he just woke up. I asked what time was he coming and at that point, he did apologize and said, "Within 20 minutes." And he did come within that timeframe.

    When I initially got the service, the rep quoted me a price of how much my bill would be each month but when I got my first bill, it was almost $30 different than what I was told. When I called back, that representative apologized and said that she should have just thoroughly explained that those fees would be in the first-month bill, the second and third, and after that, she gave me clarity. It wasn't a big deal, and I still decided to stay with the company. I have their internet service and it's great. The kids are always the ones to tell you 'cause you're not staying on the phone. I don't ever use it but they're using it and they say it's good.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Erica,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that the sales team was polite but apologize about the installation experience. We hope everything is working properly and that any concerns you might have had has been addressed. If you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have great day!

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    Christian

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2019

    After 5 yrs with Mediacom I will be leaving. Their management can not do anything so they say to keep my current offer in place. Keep in mind I have been paying around 148 a month for internet and basic cable. I have my own modem. After over a hour of holding and waiting, I am told the contract can be done but the second yr goes up $20 a month. Much higher than their current new customer promo. Guess I will be seeking a different company and will be their new customer. I run a business and my goal is keep the customers I have and also get new ones. A practice Mediacom doesn’t care about.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Keith,

    First off, we want to thank you for your long-time valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We do want to sincerely apologize about any service rate concerns you may have. When you had our expanded/family cable and high-speed internet service, you were under a promotional contract offer so the terms should have been explained where the price was going to increase annually. Almost all our bundles/packages will increase in price annually until the service rate reaches full price. Once a customer reaches full price rate or is out of their contact, they have every opportunity to save money by opting into a new contract offer, downgrading services, or modifying services. We will always try our best to provide great quality services while trying to keep rates low. We are hoping we can retain your business and if we have any further offers than what was discussed prior we will let you know.

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    Christian

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2019

    The installation was good. They hooked everything up for me and they were neat. I have the cable and the internet, and they seem to be okay as far as I know.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Gilbert,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that the installation went well, that we were neat, and that the quality of service has been good thus far. We hope to keep providing you with a positive experience and if any issues come up, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2019

    Mediacom Cable was one of only a couple that were available that would service where I’m at, and the only thing that was higher than 30 megabits per second. My experience with their sales team is pretty good and easy. The installation was a little difficult for them because of the way they boxed it up, but it was fine. I have had one issue, but I haven’t really contacted anybody yet because I haven’t worried about it. I was supposed to get a paper statement that was supposed to have some sort of e-billing ID, so I can actually log in to my account and use some of the more advanced features, and I have yet to get that. And the fact that I haven’t been able to do that is a little bit of an annoyance. But the quality of the service is good. I haven’t had any issues.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Stephen,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that your experience with our sales team was good and easy. We will make sure and double check that we have a statement being sent out to you which will include your account number and 4-digit pin number, so you can login to the online portal/app platform.

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    Christian

    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2019

    Updated on 08/22/2019: No service for a week. Two appts cancelled by Mediacom this week. Horrible customer service. Continual calls texts tweets back and forth have resolved nothing. Not enough employees to handle the continual outages.

    Updated on 08/21/2019: Tech was to be here today 8/20. No show. Text from company stating appt cancelled for they did not have a tech in the area. Next appt in two weeks. After numerous calls, texts, tweets next appt is 8/22. I wasted all morning waiting for the tech. Prices increase support decreases. I have been told varying statements regarding appts so unfortunately someone is not honest with me. I doubt a tech will show up on 8/22 and I will waste another day waiting. How is this legal?

    Origianl review: Terrible service when problems arise. Couple months ago I had the modem replaced by Mediacom. Problems ever since. Wireless capability lost with printer etc. Yesterday phone and internet down. No assistance. 2 weeks 'til service call.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Lisa,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience with losing phone and internet service. It looks like we have a scheduled service visit for tomorrow which was four days out. I will message our field team about the issue so that they are aware. We will get this repaired for you and follow up again.

    Thank you,

    Christian

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2019

    We had Frontier and their prices went out of sight. Mediacom offered a better deal and I saved some money. The sales agent was outstanding and there was no problem with the installation. The installers did very well. I was very happy but Mediacom has too many power outages. Also, they don’t have enough sports channel, which Frontier has a lot more. But you can tape more with Mediacom where you couldn’t with Frontier. So, I like that. I'm very disappointed with sports because I'm a sports nut, and unfortunately, they don’t have the Lakers and they don’t have major baseball. They got quite a few that they don’t have that they offer.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Jerry,

    Thank you for your review and for choosing us as your preferred service provider. We are happy to hear that you were able to get a good deal, save some money, and that your experience with our representatives/installers have been outstanding. We do want to apologize about the sporting concerns you mentioned. The conflict there I would assume is due to networking/broadcasting contracts and blackouts. We will make sure to provide the feedback to the proper teams and if anything changes soon, we won’t hesitate to let you know. If you have any problems at all, please reach out to us anytime. We appreciate your valued Mediacom business, have a wonderful day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2019

    Cable TV has been OUT since approx. 3:00 AM CST 8/14/19 in Fort Dodge IA. When calling Mediacom they did everything to blame me the Customer (it's my splitter/my wiring/my setup inside my residence blah blah blah). No outage in my area of course and it basically my problem. So let's schedule a Tech all the way out to next Mon 8/19 - gee Thanks Mediacom for prompt service like that. I go around and get enough people to call in and hours later Mediacom finally declares an "Outage" after arguing with them it wasn't just my TV Service. So a Tech shows up around 4:30-5:00 PM CST 8/14/19 and it turns out to be a weak signal coming from a Junction/Service Box out at the street. He doesn't have parts to fix it, but will return with a part.

    Another Truck shows up approx. a 1/2 Hr later (not sure if it was the same Tech or not) and leaves within 15 mins never to be heard from again!! Still NO Cable TV Service as of 8/15/19. So here it is - when calling Tech Support, Mediacom always blames the Customer 1st when Service goes out (i.e., it's NEVER Mediacom's fault or issue or their equipment). Although, 99.9% of the time it is Mediacom's issue. Then Mediacom is unable to repair any problem within a reasonable amount of time (i.e, when their Service goes out, it's always a day or more to repair instead of just a few hours). It turned out to be a bad amplifier at a junction box out by the street. But according to Tech Support at Mediacom's 800 #…it was my splitter in my residence. Service was finally restored on 8/15/19 around 5:00 PM CST. Come on Mediacom - improve yourselves.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Mike,
    I do apologize you have had service issues. When you first called in with trouble our first responsibility is to do some trouble shooting over the phone. As customers start calling in and issuing trouble calls it triggers a department we have called HFC NOC. Which alerts Mediacom something more seems to be going on than just in the customers home. Trucks start rolling. I wish I could say that our equipment is pinpoint exact in knowing exactly where your problem is at the first time you call but it sometimes takes further investigating. It was opened as an outage at 9:09 am on 08/14/19 and closed on 08/14/19 at 4:25 pm. We have adjusted you for service issues from 08-09-2019 to 08-14-2019. We do apologize for the inconvenience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2019

    Another cable and internet company raised their rates up too high so I went with Mediacom. It's been great with their reps and the installation was ok. There was one little issue but the guy resolved that in no time. I have their cable, internet, and phone, and the quality of service is very good. I was thinking about considering to get some more channels.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Arthur,

    Thank you for choosing us as your preferred service provider. We are happy to hear that your interaction with our representatives have been great and that the quality of service has been very good. If you have any issues or inquiries at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. As always, we greatly appreciate your valued Mediacom business, have a wonderful day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2019

    This company provides excellent service. However, my bill went from $60 a month to $80 a month without notice. I still kept it because it was still affordable. I believe depending on where you live you will experience "outages in the area". I live in Oak Grove, Kentucky and almost every night after 1am my wifi goes out and they send an alert that technicians are working on resolving the issue. That is very inconvenient for me since I work overnight and need the internet. Other than that the service is great.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Avery,
    Thank you for your feedback. You were in an introductory offer where on your 2nd year it would increase by $20.00. On the 3rd year it will go to full price. When you are at the end of 11/2019. I would recommend calling and checking on any promotions that would assist you in lowering your price. I also see that starting on 08/07/2019 we have done a lot of nightly maintenance in your area this past week. Thank you for your patience with the work we have performed to improve the service in your area. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    StaffReliability

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2019

    I've had Mediacom for years. They're more reliable and I can depend on its service. I don’t have to worry about dishes that go out in bad weather. The only thing is, there are certain channels that I wish I could get for the amount of money that I’m paying. For instance, the Hallmark mystery channel is the only channel I could get with this package, but it has to include music and I don’t use that at all. I’m 83 years old so I enjoy my TV. Nonetheless, the man that hooked me up at the time was very polite.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Carol,

    Thank you for your review and longtime valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that our services have been reliable and that you don’t have to worry if there is bad weather in your area. We do want to apologize about the channel issues since the bundling & packaging is not ala carte. We will provide the feedback to the proper teams for sure. If you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful day!

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    Christian

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2019

    Had cable TV set up last Friday. Haven’t had service since Saturday, called that night and can’t get a technician here till the following Thursday!!! Nice service for a new customer! Excuse was they were very busy, I bet they are.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Doug,
    I have attempted to call you to see if your problems were resolved with the 08/15/19 visit. If you are still needing assistance please call back to our customer care department. We want to make sure everything is working properly. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2019

    We were with Frontier Internet and we were told that Mediacom was the best in our area. We went with them and got the 100-megabyte internet. But last night, I was on Amazon Video and it was acting up. I was watching a thing on the Blue Angels and about a fourth through the show, it quit streaming for me and I don’t know what caused it.

    The installation process was quick and simple but we had a plug-in that was a 220 and we turned it into a 110. It was working fine but as soon as the installer drilled it and went outside, it quit on us. That was one of our main circuits that we use a lot to plug in our phones and stuff, but we just shut it down. We thought maybe the electrician could find out and he thought it was nicked because it just happened right when he was drilling a hole. We have talked to Mediacom many times about it and they said it wasn’t their fault. The guy that installed it said he had a regular drill bit detected wiring, so he didn’t think it was them but when we called Mediacom’s office in Effingham, they said they didn’t think that they had spatial drills that showed that they were getting close.

    Also, there was no help. So, we had to call a little bit to figure out how to set it up because we’re in our late 60’s. I didn’t care for that because when DISH comes and sets anything up for us, they make sure all the stuff works. We’re not as computerized sometimes so, it took us a lot to figure out, and they said they don’t have to do any of that. We finally had it figured out, but it took us about all night and day to get anything done. And so, I’m glad I don’t have their TV.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Bill,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We do want to apologize about any service issues that you might be experiencing and for the initial installation experience you had. If you need a service call, we can always set that up for your so our tech can check any variables that would be causing any intermittent internet service and try to verify the setup integrity. We look forward to hearing from you if you need any assistance at all, have a good day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2019

    We experienced an outage of service and when we called we were told we would get a credit on our account for the nearly 48 hours of no service for tv, cable or no internet. No discount was given on our bill!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Kathleen,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience. Upon looking at the account, an agent did apply 1-day of service credit. I will key in the remaining credit and a little more for the service outage and inconvenience. If you have any further problems at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. As always, thank you for your valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated!

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    Christian

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2019

    We've been with Mediacom for a long time. They did good with the quality of the cable. The cost is good but we used to pay lesser. I see it’s 70 something now.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Matie,

    Thank you for your review and longtime valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that the quality of service has been good. We do want to apologize about any service rate concerns that you might have. We always try to keep our rates as low as we can but due to increased pricing in maintenance costs, programming fees, re-transmission fees, and other expenses it has been hard to do so. We can always look and see if we have anything cheaper for you. Please call into our support center or we can call you at a time that is best for you. We look forward to hearing from you, have a good day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Charles increased rating by 1 star.
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Charles increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Aug. 12, 2019

    I experience pixelation on a regular basis as well as not being able to receive random channels in my package without resetting the cable box; which I've had to repeatedly. After 3 1/2 weeks the cable remains unburied. Sooner or later it will be run over by the lawn service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Charles,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience. I will look further into the issues and contact you. I will also e-mail our local field team in your area to see if we can speed up the process in getting the drop bury line buried.

    Thank you,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    William increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, William increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Aug. 12, 2019

    We are ok with selection of channels but dissatisfied with installation and the TiVo boxes. The installer didn't stay long enough to do a adequate job of explaining the whole process and didn't even put in the telephone which was a part of the service. I've had to reset the TiVo boxes numerous times. Not a satisfied customer!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon William,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I did try to reach out to your wife and I got her voicemail. If you can call back into our customer care department they should be able to assist you with the caller id over TiVo feature. If you go into Menu, settings, user preferences, and caller ID, on your TiVo functions the caller id should be enabled as on. I also put in a ticket for your internet service. I show a high upstream and this may be what's causing the loss in connection for your internet and TiVo. If we can’t fix the issue remotely we may need to issue a trouble call. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2019

    Have had your service about four weeks, first two weeks I must have called SEVEN times due to service problems. I set this service up for my mom who had terminal stage FOUR cancer. It NEVER worked properly. Finally after three weeks ya'll finally decided to send a tech out with a new box... My mama dies ELEVEN days laters. I will NEVER recommend your company. I got my first bill and there were no adjustments. Sorry service.. just totally unacceptable.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Dana,
    I am sorry for your loss Dana. I will check the history for you and see what adjustments have not been give during your time you had service issues and apply them for you. I know you were trying to make it as comfortable as you could for your mother. I do apologize for the service issues you had at this time. If you are still having issues after we changed your TiVo box. Please reach out to our customer care department so we can assist your further. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2019

    There were several issues with the initial installation of my phone and TV package. After several calls, I was finally put in contact with Iris (I don't have her last name) and Michelle **. Their assistance was indispensable in helping to resolve the issue. They both went the extra mile to help and each called me back with updates as promised. Eventually, a supervisor had to come to the house to resolve this issue but I finally have my local channels. Thanks to those tow employees for staying in touch and helping get this resolved.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Anthony,
    I have forwarded your compliment for the representatives you have named to their superiors. I am sorry you didn't have a smooth installation. I am glad to hear our staff worked together to get your local channels working. Please reach out to customer service in the future if you have any further questions. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2019

    Mediacom is provided from my homeowners’ association. On top of the programming provided by my homeowners’ association, I got internet. I put it in myself with my daughter and it went fine. I studied electrical engineering so it was pretty easy to install. The service has been spotty in the last few months, but I’ve had the men working on it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Guy,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that the install as easy. We do want to apologize about any service issues that you might be experiencing. Are services working better after our most recent visit? If so, that is great but if not we can always create another follow up visit. We look forward to hearing from you, have a good day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

    Great if it is not heavy rains or storming. Response to problems and service are very quick and questions are answered by those who know what are problems are about. We appreciate the service we receive from Xtreme Mediacom. Thank YOU.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Harve,

    We are happy to hear that the response time to address any problems with your service has been very quick and that your questions are answered in a quick manner. We also greatly appreciate you as a valued Mediacom customer. If you have any issues at all, please reach out to us anytime. Have a great day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Jasmine increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer Service
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Jasmine increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Aug. 11, 2019

    The internet is always losing signal for hours at a time. Customer service is not always helpful when you call to speak to someone. Also, there is always random charges on my account and I have to call and see why and get it fixed.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Jasmine,
    I do apologize you are having service issues Jasmine. The last time we had a service technician to your home was back on 12/20/2017. If you would like us to schedule a visit to investigate the trouble. Please call into our customer care. We are open 24/7. Jasmine I have looked at your monthly charges all the way back from 08/25/2018. I don't show any random charges. Can you please explain which billing statement and what charge is showing as random? Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

    Bulk Acct. With Courtyards of SRB. Received a text 7/28/19 Molli at Mediacom upcoming Bill would be $120.84. Spoke to rep 8/8/19. Verified $120.84 automatic withdraw would be 8/26/19. Received statement Bill is $267.34. Spoke to rep on 8/10 who gave me a rambling explanation. Said he couldn’t see anything for $120.84.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Doris,
    I do apologize for the confusion on the billing of your account. I show the balance of $267.37. This is a prorated billing with more than a month of service on the statement. It is stating there was a recent change to your account and bulk family cable is no longer provided as of 07-17-2019. Which means that the dwelling you live at has changed to a customer pay residential account. It looks like your usual billing will be $146.50 monthly. If you have any additional questions about why you are not receiving bulk services, you would want to address them to your landlord or condo association. Whichever applies to your situation. I hope this answered you questions a little better. You can call back into our customer care department if you have any additional questions. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceProcess

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

    We have TV, internet and home phone with Mediacom. Very pleased with the products and the services. Love TiVo, unlimited nationwide calling, and the internet has been fine. Customer service has been fine. We also like the fact that when watching a program, we can back up the program to see what we've missed.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon James,

    Thank you very much for being a valued Mediacom customer as it is greatly appreciated! We are happy to hear that you’re very pleased with the products and services that we have to offer. We hope we can keep providing you with a positive experience. If you have any issues at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

    Good loyalty dept. personnel, very helpful. Tech that came to house was very professional and helpful. Love Mediacom. Hopefully prices will not be increasing, or I will be calling loyalty dept again!! It was nice being "rewarded" for being a loyal customer.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Linda,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I looked at your promotion and you do have a three, month free trial on Showtime. After 3 months it will bill you for Showtime. If you do not want the movie channel you can call back and cancel before the three months is up. I am glad you are happy with the services Mediacom is providing to you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

    I had CenturyLink for a little over two years and switched to Mediacom. It was a simple switch and I had a good experience with their sales team. So far, I haven't had any issues with my internet service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning David,

    Thank you for choosing us as your preferred service provider. We are happy to hear that the switch was easy, that the experience with our teams was good, and that you haven’t had any issues with the internet service. We hope we can continue to provide you with a good experience. If you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. As always, we greatly appreciate your valued Mediacom business, have a good day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2019

    As a new customer with high speed internet service from Mediacom I was disappointed when I suddenly had no internet at all. A call to their service center resulted in an appointment for a house call because my loss of service seemed a mystery. The phone technician was as helpful as she could be, but nothing was working. The skill and persistence of the technician who came to my house resulted in the restoring of my high speed service. What went wrong is still a mystery, but he never lost his good humor and tried everything he could think of until he finally got it restored. I am grateful.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Suzanne,

    We are very happy to hear that our service technician was able to restore your internet service and that he had a good sense of humor. We will make sure to compliment that tech for the great job that he did. We do also want to apologize about the time down without service and will credit you for that time. If you have any further issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. As always, we greatly appreciate your valued Mediacom business, have a good day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupCoverage

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2019

    What a nightmare. From the sloppy install that had to be redone because I had 5ft of black cable running across my kitchen wall over a foot above the floor and the cover was mounted cockeyed. After 10 days I'm billed again already. From day one buffering anytime we watch tv. The program will play for a minute then buffer 2 to 3 minutes. Grant in customer care texts at 7am! That is totally unacceptable. This is the absolute worst company.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Sandy,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience. Upon looking at the account, it looks like we have followed up based on the installation issue already. We are hoping everything with the follow up went well. If you have any further questions, concerns, or service issues please don't hesitate to reach out to us so we can troubleshoot and/or create a service order if needed. I tried to call you but was unable to reach you. We look forward to hearing from you, so we can resolve any further issues that you might be experiencing.

    Thank you,

    Christian

    Verified purchase
    PriceStaffReliability

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2019

    I got Mediacom Cable for the price, but I'm about to switch. The price has steadily gone up. But the Mediacom people has been fine when they come out. I had AT&T 14 years prior and the internet speed is faster, but the reliability is not near as well. I have outages probably monthly, but I had maybe four in 14 years. And when it's working, it works great. They do repair it pretty fast, but now that most people require internet, it is a huge inconvenience when you don't have it available.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Richard,
    We do apologize it looks like we have been doing work in your area on and off for a little over two weeks now. I have adjusted your account accordingly to the days I am showing in the outage reports. If you are still having problems with your internet service. Please call our customer care department. The pricing for your first year was a no contract offer and the package rate increased on the 2nd year. You can always call and see what offers we have available. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2019

    My son had Mediacom and had better service with it. I’d had DISH Network prior to that and it wasn’t worth it so I switched. I got Wi-Fi, phone, and TV with Mediacom and the quality is excellent.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning James,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that the quality of services is excellent. We hope it continues to stay that way and if you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a great day!

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    Christian

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

    This company is no good. I have been trying to get a problem fixed since 2017. They keep saying they will send a technician out and when the technician leaves, he tells them all is good (and it's not) and then I call again and they send a Technician out and over and over and over again. The very definition of insanity. When I call to get help, they all go by the same script, "Customer service" and "Technical Support" which is just reset the modem, send out a technician. When I ask to talk to a supervisor, I instantly get attitude and when I finally do get a supervisor, all they do is offer to disconnect my service.

    THEY OFFER TO DISCONNECT MY SERVICE! Rather than fix the problem, they offer to DISCONNECT MY SERVICE (to all you shareholders out there you see what your people are doing)? The last lady I talked to just told me that I can take the service as it is (intermittent service) or disconnect. If I could give them a negative star I'd give them a -5 star rating.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Shaun,
    Thank you for taking my call. I spoke to your daughter I show there is a scheduled appointment for 08/16/2019. I did see somethings in your account that needed corrected equipment wise. I made those corrections with you daughter over the phone. If that helps and resolves your issues you can cancel the appointment. I would give it at least 24 hours before you cancel to make sure you have no other issues. I hope that helps if not we still have your appointment for a technician. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

    If there was any other alternative I would choose that. Had a modem go bad, and it took 5 days before Mediacom came to fix. Service tech said the modem that went bad had beeen used and was no longer used. Had no internet for 5 days to use and to pay bills. Internet and phone service lost at least once a month. High cost and poor service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Joseph,
    I show our last trouble call where a technician came to your home was from a call in on 12/05/2018. The technician arrived at your home on 12/07/2018. When they were there the technician did swap out a modem for you. Are you still having problems with your phone and internet? Please call our customer care center so we can further investigate if needed. We do apologize if you are still having service issues. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Corina increased rating by 1 star.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Corina increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Aug. 9, 2019

    It took five calls to finally get my Netflix. Plus a call to Netflix. The first 4 people I spoke to were unknowledgeable. I never did receive the activation email. Finally, the fifth person gave me an URL that took me to a self-activation site. I was very pleased with her ability and knowledge, but disappointed it took so long.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Corina,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I was happy to assist you with your Netflix promo. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any additional questions or concerns. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

    We have had a package deal, telephone, TV and computer for less than 30 days and have been without service now 3 times and currently do not have TV service. A technician found a defective cable to be the problem last time. This time we were having a problem with the remote control for the TV and a lady was walking my wife through a test procedure when we had visitors show up and the lady told me wife just call back. My wife did call back only to get a lady who could spoke very poor English and could offer no help. She did advise us that a technician was scheduled to update our equipment this am between 10 and 12 am. We were not aware of any service call.. We are thinking the bundled service is more than likely a mistake, lose one service you normally have nothing and more than likely can not get anything fixed the same day the problem occurs.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Jerry and Diane,
    I want to thank you for taking my call today. I am sorry you had a rocky start with getting everything connected properly. I am glad to hear the technician that came out to your house today was able to take care of you. It was great to hear your picture quality was wonderful. I know the voice remote you were still getting used to. It sounds like it was working it just wants specific things when you speak into it. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call our customer service department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Joanna increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer Service
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Joanna increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Aug. 9, 2019

    I took this special because of Netflix and the man on the phone didn't tell me that I had to wait for whenever. So that makes one problem, then I called because I had gotten an email that stated in 15 days I will get another email to get my Netflix. It's going on almost 3 weeks and no email. I am not happy with this problem. I've gotten to the point I don't care about Netflix. After my year I might go to another company.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Joanna,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I am sorry to hear you have not received your Netflix reward yet. I have emailed our escalation group to help us isolate why you received the first email and have not received any additional emails to submit your reward. It will take a few days for a response. I will follow up with you to make sure the email for the Netflix redemption has been received. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePriceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

    Great service by the technician, he was helpful and nice. All communication with Mediacom was good. My main complaint is your web site is misleading when you list your pricing. I would promote your technician to train new employees, he was that impressive.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon James,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I will forward the compliment over to the technician's superiors. I am glad your whole experience with our staff has been good. I do apologize the package prices on line are the base price and do not include the additional taxes and surcharges. These fees do differentiate by the area that you live. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

    We had a really nice tech who did a really great job and the customer services is great. We like our Medicom TV service. They will try to fix any problems and they will do it within a timely manner. Thank you Medicom.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Rachel,
    We are happy to hear that your overall experience with Mediacom has been great. Thank you for the wonderful review. I will forward over to the technician's superiors that they did an awesome job. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

    Mediacom was what we had available here and the sales team was great. We have cable and internet and I’ve had some trouble with it. Sometimes, the internet will be out and then it’ll come back on. It has been going on for two years and I’ve called Mediacom to let them know. They sent someone out before. Last week, there was a guy that was sent out, but I was not notified that he was coming. I was back from lunch when he came to my house, so I wasn’t able to be there. He was gonna check the outside to make sure everything was okay but I never heard anything. I haven’t really checked it for the last couple of days to see if it’s still on or not.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Claire,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We do want to sincerely apologize about any service issues that you might be experiencing. Upon look at the account, the current modem is online. If you have a wireless router behind them modem, I would troubleshoot that device. If you need us to schedule a service call, please let us know and we can do that too. We look forward to hearing from you. Have a great day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    Mediacom was mostly terrific, except for the last year, when they increased their rates to something beyond what I could afford. I know, it is business, but you could have offered more affordable and cheaper alternatives. Overall, the quality was good.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Ruben,
    Thank you for the review. I am sorry to hear we lost your business over price. You were in a step up in a promotion but had not reached full price. Hopefully in the future you can revisit Mediacom as a service provider. Mediacom appreciated your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Nancy increased rating by 1 star.
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Nancy increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Aug. 8, 2019

    There are several outlets in the house... 1 in each of two rooms sheer television sets are located. Why did she have to put the modem on the kitchen counter? She said she had no choice(?!?). This is the 1st time I’ve ever had the modem in a separate room from either tv.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Nancy,
    Thank you for taking my call today. We have scheduled a technician to come back out to the home to look at where the modem has been placed. If we can move the modem our technician will do so. If they cannot I have asked for them to explain why. I do apologize for the inconvenience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    To eventually complete the service, it took 5(?) visits by three different tech personnel. Connections of the two secondary TIVO locations could not be completed; however the prime TIVO works just fine. At the moment things are okay. I'm just waiting for the final bill.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon John,
    I do apologize about the problems with your upgrade. I do notice that it started with a problem bringing your phone number over from a competitor. I am sorry you had issues with your TiVo service connection. It looks like the Tivo boxes had to be reactivated. Thank you for your patience is establishing your service. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    No signal for channel 2. This is an ongoing problem and the tech person could not fix it, but he did pass it up to someone that did get it resolved. Channel 2 is very important for local weather. I would have to go elsewhere if I didn't get this channel.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon William,
    I do apologize to hear you were not getting CBS. I do see that the technician reported a problem at the tap and had brought in maintenance to fix your issues. I am glad to hear you have channel 2 CBS back. Thank you for your patience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    The person named Jesus was very polite and courteous. Explained bill but was not what I signed up for. From the person who came to my door and my bill are different. Bill way higher than quoted. Have called about this twice and will call again.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Karen,
    Thank you for signing up with Mediacom as your service provider. I am sorry you have questions about your billing. One thing I did want to ask. Did you come over from another provider for your cable and internet? We do have a promotion called Switch and Save where you would present a copy of your competitors bill. For services you had in the last 45 days before signing up with Mediacom. Your existing provider would have to have your name, address, what kind of service, and not be past due on charges. You would provide the competitor's bill to Mediacom and we would give you a discount on your bill for switching. If this applies to you Karen please call us back, so we can give you further instructions.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    Service sucks - I’m three blocks from local office, in three years I’ve had five modems, 2 routers and 7 techs to my house for repairs. Went to local office to complain. She offers to lower my bill but only under a new contract. My VOD hasn’t worked ever. I pay almost $200 a month!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Stacey,
    I am sorry you are having service issues with VOD. If you can call back. We would be happy to assist you. We have done some work on VOD and one thing we are asking customers to do is unplug their main TiVo box and plug it back in to power cycle the TiVo box. I see that a specialist has already put you in a program to lower your rate. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    Service install 7-05-19, temp. drop placed told will take up to 14 days for permanent installed, called on Monday 8-05-19 to inquire when, still waiting. Told by tech will be this week. No other info available when permanent buried drop to be installed.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Ray,
    I do apologize for the inconvenience and the length of time it takes to bury a cable. We have a separate department that does are buried cable. I do show the work was completed on 08/09/2019. If you have any additional questions or concerns. Please call our customer care department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    My internet is out again and it will be a week before someone will be out to fix it. This is a new house and my internet should be working. I have had internet only since June 24. I should not have to wait a week to get it back. I am calling AT&T to see about changing to them today.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Marilyn,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I am glad to hear our technician Charlie took care of you and your internet is now working properly. If you have any additional concerns. Please reach out to our customer service department any time. We are open 24/7. Thank you for your patience and sticking with us as we resolved your internet problems. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    Mediacom representatives had to make 4 trips to our condo to finally get our cable, internet and landline functioning. The last guy seemed to understand how their system worked and installed the new box that was required. The first installer didn't even know how to connect us with the upgraded services we had ordered.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Doug,
    I do apologize it took multiple visits to get your service installed. It looks like the last service technician that came to your home discovered a cable issue that had to be resolved by a maintenance technician. The report from the maintenance crew was that they had to work on your feeder cable away from the house. If you are still having service issues, please call back into customer care so we can identify the problem and assist you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    Currently, I have cable, internet and phone service with Mediacom. I had a pretty good experience with their sales team. Previously I had other providers but I didn't like them because of the reception and the installation they did on my house. On the other hand, Mediacom's service is of good quality.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Gloria,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that your experience with our sales team was good and that the quality of service has been good as well. We hope we can continue to provide you with a good experience. If you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupOnline & App

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2019

    Initially customer service was very pleasant and helpful- one of the reasons that drove me away from AT&T (very poor customer service). I am not one who is always hard to please but in this case I am left bewildered. When I signed up and paid ahead I requested a list of what I am paying for - what channels will I be receiving in the family pack. I was told there was no list but that I would be pleased. I confirmed that 3 or 4 of my main channels were included and hoped for the best.

    When the install was completed I learned that when I turn off my TV and return later to turn it on again everything comes in pink and green. If I want to see full color I must unplug and replug in the HDMI cable- every time I turn it on. So much for a remote! Then the one really cool feature the voice button to call for a particular channel... won’t work either. They did send out a repair guy who changed the TiVo box and even changed the remote. He said it won’t work until it finishes the update - OK. He left it finished the update and IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. I am now stuck with a green/pink tv screen unless I plug and unplug the cable and a remote that does not work as designed.

    When the last technician left he said - "Hey we have changed the equipment out and this have done all we can to fix the problem" - not our fault. All worked as it should when I had U-Verse but this is just my problem and Mediacom can’t help you. But I have little choice not to use a satellite and that is not desirable- as I need fast internet as I work online at home. Their internet is great BUT the tv end of things is the pits. Thankfully through the use of Hulu and Apple TV we will have other alternatives down the way- But I would prefer just a working cable access that brings 21st Century Television into my home. I have yet to receive that from Mediacom.

    I have resorted to plugging and unplugging the cable and going through and listing each channel, if I get it or not just so I can figure out the number to input to watch what I would like. Yes I used the app tutorial but that doesn’t help when the remote won’t work as designed - yes grease batteries are in. Am I being unrealistic to expect better service for what I am paying?

    Jeanie

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Jeanie,
    I am sorry you have had issues with your TiVo service. I did try to call you today and left a voice mail message. I have questions about your TV and how everything is hooked up. If it is a bad television unfortunately that is something beyond our control. I do see that you have an order in to cancel your cable service. I am sorry if it has not worked for you. If you have any questions about your internet services or the cable service. Please call back to our customer care department. We are available 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2019

    There is no "landline" as phone uses internet and modem. They go... no service. My advice, stay out of the t.v. business. You can't compete with the pros. What else is there to say? What else is there to say?

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Angelo,
    Thank you for your review. We are a cable company so yes unless you have a backup battery on your modem if you lose power you lose phone. We are also a cable television provider. We provide service in 26 states. Angelo what questions did you have on our cable television service? I only show you have internet and phone service with us. If you have any questions I would be happy to assist you.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2019

    Your package of basic cable stations is unacceptable for the money you charge. I get more channels and a better quality picture from a digital antenna. I'm fairly happy with the internet though. I've begun streaming through the internet and the picture quality is better than your cable service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon James,
    Thank you for taking my call today. Per our conversation part of the problem was the family cable channels were filtering through until and auditor came and adjusted to just the local channels. The local channels were what you were paying for. My question is why you were not getting the HD channels on your local station. Since you have disconnected the cable TV stations I won't be able to investigate any further. I am happy to hear you are pleased with your internet service. We did adjust your WiFi settings. I gave you some tips about checking the phone if that is the only device you are having issues with. If that does not help please call back to our customer care department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2019

    When I moved here, my landlord told us not to put a dish in. He didn’t want another dish put in the yard. So I went with Mediacom for my internet. The sales team was good, and I have good service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Rebecca,

    Thank you got choosing us as your preferred service provider. We greatly appreciate your review and valued Mediacom business. If you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a great day!

    Thanks,

    Christian

    Rodney increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Rodney increased their star rating on Oct. 31, 2019.

    Updated review: Oct. 31, 2019

    Mediacom eventually did get everything squared away and compensated me. I am happy with the service I am receiving from Mediacom now.

    Original Review: Aug. 6, 2019

    This story starts off around 6:30pm at a Chili's restaurant, as I'm having dinner with my in laws. I received a call, and without recognizing the number and after a few short rings, went to voicemail. A few minutes later, another call, from a different number. I decide you know what... Maybe this is an important call? So I answer. Who's on the other end you might ask? An enthusiastic Mediacom sales rep trying to sell me a landline, upgraded internet, and about a million tv channels. After a couple minutes on the phone and explaining that I'm at dinner they finally give up and let me go.

    The next day around 4:00pm someone calls and said they are running a fantastic promo on their internet. Being the bargain hunter I am, I inquired.. As of the moment I was on a 100-200 mbps plan that would stream video, but I've ever only seen speeds of 15-20 mbps on my wifi, and around 55 through ethernet hardline. (Pretty sad to be honest, those speeds are nowhere near what I promised, but I don't like to cause waves if i don't need to.) I end the conversation with the rep by saying I'd like the 1 Gbps internet speed they promise. And I said it better be 1 gbps or I don't want it. He agreed that it was and set an install date up.

    Fast forward to the install date, he shows up, can not get my internet over .3 mbps.... No that's not an error. You read that correctly. POINT THREE MBPS on their new 1gbps package. My phone couldn't hardly load a webpage, streaming was impossible, and forget about any kind of gaming. At this point I am so frustrated with this. I tell my wife to call Mediacom because I don't want to yell at a person on the other end of the phone. The Customer service rep tells my wife it will take up to 2 weeks for the internet to Quote on Quote "Flow into the modem" like... What kind of Gypsy magic wizardry do these Dox 3.1 modems run on? My wife can hardly turn a laptop on and know that the crap she heard was absolute nonsense.

    The next day my Internet completely cuts off. I can not use it whatsoever. Unuseable. At this point now I'm upset, because I run a pretty profitable business at home and I need this internet to work. Hence the reason why I was going to pay 100 a month for just internet. I called on August 4th and said explicitly I don't care what's going on, Do NOT RUN MY CARD for my next bill until we get this straightened out. I told them I was serious because it would have been nearly an entire month of not having internet, and getting billed for it. And I KNOW how hard it is to get any kind of money back from Mediacom.

    Well, my next bill gets taken out like I explicitly said NOT TO, my internet still doesn't work, they have my money, and I can't do anything for my business. This is an absolute nightmare with this company. I rather use Satellite internet that only gets 10 mbps, BECAUSE AT LEAST THAT INTERNET WORKS. I'VE BEEN WAITING WEEKS FOR THIS TO GET FIXED. The way this company is ran is an absolute skid mark on the underpants of internet providers. I will never recommend this company to anyone regardless of the outcome of how they fix this. The customer service reps I have dealt with have 0 empathy for anything happening. They don't care one way or the other.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Rodney,
    Thank you for taking my call today. We did some additional trouble shooting Unfortunately it seems we will need to send a technician to your home to isolate the trouble. I do apologized for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience we want your services to perform at their best. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2019

    Mediacom offered the best deal as far as their internet service. I've had it for five months now and so far, I've had really good service with it. I've only experienced two outages and it was just only a couple of hours because it was weather-related. The installation was wonderful and quick. The guy was awesome, thorough, on time, very clean and took all his boxes. He took time to explain to me how it worked, how to be able to use the different channels, and what services were available.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good afternoon Marjorie,

    Thank you for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that the quality of service has been good and that the installer did an excellent job. We hope your experience stays positive and if you have any problems at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful day!

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    Christian

    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2019

    Mediacom was one of only a few that were offered, and I recognized the name. I have internet and it's been good so far. They handled the installation very efficiently. I had difficulty with a unit that they first installed as it was not giving out a signal. It took several days but they put a new one in and it's working fine now.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good morning Frederick,

    Thank you very much for your review and valued Mediacom business as it is greatly appreciated. We are happy to hear that you’re pleased with the service and that everything is working properly as of now. If you have any issues at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful day!

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    Christian

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2019

    Terrible customer service and value for money. It took a full hour to be able to transfer services between addresses. No record of previous calls, reps talked over me constantly. Would not use Mediacom if there were any other options in the area.

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    Good Afternoon Sheila,
    Mediacom does not service the Chicago area. Could you please validate the address you are discussing? I do apologize if you had an unpleasant experience with one of our representatives. So that I can further assist you I would need the address for the Mediacom service you are discussing.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2019

    I have had service with Mediacom since 02/2014. I have had nothing but continuous issues. My internet loses connection, at minimum, once a week, most weeks 2-3 times. My house has been completely re “wired” by a Mediacom tech 4 times now. Currently our internet has been out for 3 days. They of course can’t get a tech out for a week. We have no other options for service in our area, so I’m stuck dealing with this atrocious company.

    My husband, and I both work from home, and own our own businesses. Due to our internet instability we are losing business, or having to use extreme amount of our cell data, thus causing use to have to pay more for cell service. We pay $215 a month for service, that we only get use out of maybe 15 days a month. When I call technical support, they are never helpful, they just schedule tech. I’m beyond frustrated. I have contacted the FCC, to get assistance I’m dealing with this company. If you have any other options in your area, do yourself a huge favor, use them instead of Mediacom.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Jami,
    I have attempted to call the telephone number associated with the account at this address. When I reviewed your account. I did notice there is a phone number that we are trying to bring over from another company. The move failed. We have been trying to notify you regarding the rejection from the previous carrier. If you could please follow up with Mediacom. At this moment the internet modem is showing online. Mediacom appreciates your business and looks forward to hearing from you.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2019

    I recently had to have all the wiring upgraded in my home to accommodate for upgrading my service plan. There were a few challenges but all the techs were very professional and worked until everything was complete. I was a little disappointed that there was an extra charge for the rewiring since it was your equipment that couldn't accommodate my request for the upgrade, especially since it increased my monthly bill over $100 for the new package.

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    Good Afternoon Jill,
    Thank you for adding a TiVo package with us and for your feedback. I show that before the recent changes were made you only had local channels. You now have internet, family Cable and a 5 room TiVo DVR. This provides you with more television channels to choose from, internet service, and so much more. Unfortunately, when you add a new service you do pay a small fee of 29.00 for the installation work to set up the products in your home. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Katie increased rating by 3 stars.
    Reliability
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Katie increased their star rating on Aug. 16, 2019.

    Updated review: Aug. 16, 2019

    Mediacom contacted us about our streaming issues. Within a few days they had our speed up and streaming apps is working much better now! I have been a mediacom customer for over 10yrs, sadly I've never had this great of customer service. So thank you to Beverly, who resolved our issue and even followed up to make sure it was working!

    Original Review: Aug. 4, 2019

    Mediacom is by far the worst cable/internet service I've ever had. We recently cut cable ties...But now the terrible internet service prevents us from watching any streaming programs. It's constantly running in and out, very unreliable and incredibly frustrating!!!

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    Good Afternoon Katie,
    I am sorry to hear you have had problems with your services through Mediacom. I called and spoke to Joseph. We made some changes over the phone and I promised to return a call this evening to see if it helped. The signal looks good. If this does not help we can schedule a visit. Mediacom appreciates your business and wants to ensure your services are working properly.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2019

    Mediacom has decent pricing for the service that they offer. I pay for the 500Mbps download and 35Mbps upload service. I get the speed I pay for 99% of the time, but we have a service outage about once a month and it ranges from hours to even a day or two. When it works it's great, when it doesn't it doesn't work at all. They could also do with lowering their prices to be competitive in 2019.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Colton,
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I am sorry to hear you have been experiencing monthly outages. I know there are times we have routine overnight maintenance, where we shut it down and work on the system from time to time. I can't see all the history in the last 6 months on outages so not to say you did not have an outage in your area. Unfortunately, there are system failures that are out of our control that leave us to rush to repair. Pricing is controlled by many factors our cost to provide the service all the way to industry pricing for the United States market. We do strive to try to keep our costs down. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2019

    We ordered the Ultimate Home Security System in early July '19. The installation date was set for July 23, 2019. We received a call stating the home controller was on back order and we would need to reschedule the installation date. The service rep stated the other hardware would be shipped out and to give them a call once it all arrived. On the 23rd, we called to see what shipper they used so we could leave to do some errands and let our neighbor know to look out for it to grab the box for us. The service rep stated the home controller was still on back order and nothing was going to be shipped until it was all ready. We setup an installation date for July 30th. We got a call the next day stating we needed to reschedule again till after the 1st of August because the hardware wouldn't arrive before the 30th. We scheduled for August 2, 2019.

    On July 29th, the entire box of hardware arrived. We did what the rep told us and inspected that everything was there and waited until August 2nd to install. We received a call on July 31, to confirm the install. We confirmed. Today on August 2nd, I logged into our online billing to pay our bill, while I was there, I confirmed the appointment again. Install time was between 8am-12pm. Around 11:45, I logged back into my account and noticed we didn't have any installations pending. I contacted the online support and the representative stated that the installation date was cancelled and didn't know why. We contacted the service phone number and they couldn't figure out why we were cancelled. At this point, I got tired of waiting for the installation so I started installing the basic things, cameras, motion sensor, etc.

    We were told that the technician that cancelled our order did it incorrectly and would be getting in trouble. We would get a call back when they could figure out how to get us installed. At this point we were VERY angry and a few choice words were exchanged. We got a call back about an hour or so later stating that we were not allowed to upgrade any service because our account was an amnesty account. We could either return the equipment to our local office (60 miles round trip) or pay close to 700$ for the hardware. I got very angry at this point and told them to come get their own hardware, I'm not taking more time or energy to deliver the hardware because it was their mistake. They are sending a tech to collect the hardware on August 3rd, which is a Saturday.

    We were credited a measly $25 credit for the inconvenience of all of this. Which doesn't even cover a month of service. We were also told the installation would be free because of the delay, but is mute at this point. We have their 500mb internet, which is doing good. I believe this is just because we own all the hardware and are not using any of theirs. If we had another internet provider with the 500mb or up, we would be switching. We're not very happy at this point.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Jennifer,
    I do apologize for the error that was made with the Home Controller. It looks like you ordered the internet service on 06-06-2019. The home controller was ordered on 07-13-19. The representative that ordered your Home Controller apparently did not notice you were a customer that had reestablished service under amnesty. It would take 6 months from the time your internet was connected for us to be able to reorder any new products. We do apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. I am glad to hear your internet services are working well. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019

    I live in a rural area and it is hard to get internet service. I called MediaCom to find out if they provided internet in my area and was told they would conduct a field audit within 10 business days and call me back. The speeds they offered were much better than the other providers in my area, so I was willing to wait. After waiting 3 weeks without hearing anything, I called them and was told my property was eligible for service.

    The representative and I agreed on a plan and she tried to schedule me for the earliest installation possible, since I had already been waiting several weeks. After talking with their installation department, she told me a technician only worked in my area one day a week, but they would schedule the installation ASAP. I was going to be out of the country for two weeks, so I provided my roommate's phone number so he could be contacted to set up the appointment. I went out of the country, returned two weeks later, and found out my roommate had never been contacted for an installation appointment.

    I called MediaCom and discovered am appointment had been scheduled the for the next day between 1 PM and 5 PM. Never did they call either me or my roommate to inform us of the appointment. I cleared my schedule to be at home on the day of the install. At a little after 4 PM, I saw the work truck pull up to my gate. I went to put my dogs away, but by the time I went outside about 30 seconds later, the tech had already left. My roommate missed a phone call from MediaCom, but they only left a general number to call back.

    I called MediaCom back within 2 minutes of the technician's rapid departure, hoping to have him return and finally install my internet. I was greeted by an operator who, after I provided my account number, told me my property was not serviceable. Over an hour and three more employees later, I managed to speak with a manager. He made a phone call and ended up telling me the initial field audit screwed up and my property was not serviceable.

    In review, dealing with MediaCom was a complete waste of time. They told me my property could get service. They never communicated when the appointment was going to be. They show up, change their minds and decide I cannot receive service, then drive away without talking to anyone (I'm sure he just wanted to beat traffic at 4 PM) after I've been waiting three hours for the tech to show up. When I called in, nobody had any clue why I was told one thing before being left without internet three weeks later. When the manager did eventually figure it out, the only explanation was the field audit screwed up.

    If I could give less than a 1 star review, I would. This has been a 6 week debacle. Techs apparently don't know how to evaluate a property for service, then leave without talking to customers who have been waiting hours. There is ZERO communication. I was not contacted following the field audit. I was not contacted to set up the appointment. Then, when you have a problem, the customer service people just tell you they're sorry and don't explain anything because they don't have any clue. Eventually, once the manager figured it out, I had wasted a month and a half on this company, been told conflicting things, and was back at square one for getting internet service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon John,
    I do apologize we are not able to service your address. When I look at the notes the first technician that was to verify serviceability on 07-15-19 went out to your area and it looked to them that we could provide service he saw a pole with a telephone line and no Mediacom line that we have since learned. The installation technician went out to the location to do the install and had called at 3:45 pm and 4:00 pm and did not get an answer. The technician did call back to the dispatcher and explained there was no feeder cable. The Mediacom line is over 350 feet away. Unfortunately, you would have poor quality to no service if we would have installed you and you would of not been a happy customer. We always want to provide our customers with service. We just don’t have the materials there to provide service yet but hopefully in the future we will be able too. Mediacom appreciates your interest and when we are can provide services to you, we look forward to having you as a customer at that time.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019

    I want to give a well deserved compliment to the young man who came out to install my cable. He was professional, answered all my questions and very personable. Good employees need to be acknowledged. Hope this is shown to him so he knows I appreciated him very much. His name was Yaseen **. I asked because I wanted to be sure he was acknowledged.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Donna,
    Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you were very pleased with Yaseen. I will forward this to his superiors. They can see and inform him of his compliment. So often in the world we live in today we get negative feedback but not positive. I am sure Yaseem will be happy to know you took the time to shine some light his way. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 30, 2019

    The internet is the only service I have with you. Internet is on and off all the time. We are always having to reset the modem. I have had to get the original modem replaced within the first 15 days. The new modem is not up to par considering what I have to pay monthly for service. I am very very very unhappy with this company.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Sarah,
    I am sorry to hear you are having problems with your internet being intermittent. We want our customers to be happy with their service we provide. I will review your information and do my best to assist you with resolving your internet trouble. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 30, 2019

    Guy came out - did some testing. He thought it was our "box". Called his Mediacom number. They disagreed. NOW - WE STILL DO NOT HAVE ON DEMAND and we are paying for it through our cable package. This is our 6th attempt at getting this fixed. Do we need to just drop you and go to dish so we can watch movies?

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Iris and Brian,
    We are showing VOD should be working in you area. If you are still having service issues can you please call our customer service department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 30, 2019

    In the beginning, when we got Mediacom, we had a little technical problem. That time, they didn't give us the 5G speed. Still, their techs came out to fix the issue and they were here less than 30 minutes. Thus far, I've had good experiences with all of their reps and every time we had a little problem, they fixed it. We have bad weather in the summertime and sometimes we may have some outages. Service goes out if there's a really heavy storm but it doesn't stay out long, only five or ten minutes maybe.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Bertram,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I do apologize for the rocky start. But I am glad to hear we stepped up our game. We are overjoyed to hear you have had a pleasant experience with our staff. If your problems increase during the times your having outages in the storms. Please call into our customer care so we can send a technician to your location to check it out. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 29, 2019

    I have Mediacom and the quality of their service has been very good. I've also had issues but they took care of it. I'm an old lady and I depend on TV so I'm glad Mediacom is working. I would recommend them.

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    Good Afternoon Barbara,
    We are glad to hear you are happy with our service and if you've had problems we have been able to resolve them for you. We show you have had a long relationship with us and we want to thank you for your patronage. Thank you for referring us to friends and family. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Reviewed July 28, 2019

    This is the worst internet reception I have ever had. We should not even have to pay for this service because it doesn't even work half the time. Our TV freezes up our internet when we try to go onto it. Takes forever to download.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Deborah,
    I am sorry to hear you are having a problem with your reception. I do see there is a trouble call scheduled for a technician on 07-31-2019. I will follow up with you after the visit to see if your problems have been resolved. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 28, 2019

    I was in the military and when we moved to a new location, Mediacom was the cable provider there. We have their bundle. We watch lots of stuff through their TiVo which is a thing they got going on with the TV. We watch movies and do streaming too. Last year, we moved in to our home in this new location and the first couple of months were not very good. Mediacom had a problem that they thought they had fixed, but they didn't. They have a problem right now with the cable. It has to do with the numbers in the channeling. It says it's a particular movie but it's actually another one. I’ve told Mediacom about that and their rep said to call back. I talked to a girl who was in the Philippines. I guess their customer service is all over the world. I haven't called back yet but they're gonna have to fix the issue.

    Mediacom's customer service has been good. They’ve been professional and courteous every time I’ve talked to them. When I have problems with their services, the timeliness on getting them resolved is not too bad. It depends on what the problem is. They had an outage because we had some storms two days ago. We were without our cable for about a day. It went out in the afternoon and it didn’t come back on ’til the next day. The problem could have been some major things, but their people said they had a team working on it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Frederick,
    I am sorry to hear that your guide is not syncing with your channels. You have mentioned it is 3 channels. We have had offline specialists look at this and we have also troubleshot with you over the phone. You have agreed to a scheduled appointment visit. We will send our technicians out. As you have mentioned if our technicians cannot fix the channel guide without changing the TiVo box and you want to hold on to the box. Please just advise them when they come to your home. We look forward to resolving your issues. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2019

    Mediacom was the only cable provider when we moved here, and they've been great. We had a lot of signal problems when we first moved in, and they've been really good about getting it straightened out. I have a favorite tech, Jeremy, and he gets a lot of things that other ones miss. He also listens and he fixes whatever. We have cable, internet and phone, and we're rarely without service. The rates are a little high, but that's with anything. We pay them $300 a month 'cause we've got the popstar package, and whenever there's a special, they have it marked it on my account and they will allow me to get it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Susan,
    Thank you for the awesome review. I will forward the compliment regarding Jeremy to his superiors. I was glad we were able to speak today and lower your rate with a plan we had available for you. We want to thank you for your loyalty with our company. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 26, 2019

    Mediacom is quite easily the most ill-equipped and inefficient internet and cable provider around. Just a few moments ago, in the middle of grading final exams, the Internet randomly goes out, which means I lose ALL of the grading done previously. I call to report the outage and ask for a timetable of when service will be restored, and some sulky-voiced woman answers, “Uhhh, I don’t know.” And then offered no other explanation; just silence. Absolutely ridiculous!

    It seems that I report outages to Mediacom more than I’m actually able to use the service, which is funny because I pay a good bit of money for it! But you can ALWAYS count on Mediacom to send the bill ASAP, proper service or no. And normally when one calls about an outage and requests a technician, there will be MINIMUM of 5-10 days to wait before a technician is available. Is it proper operating procedure to leave your customers stranded without service for that long?

    So, Mediacom either doesn’t have enough workers to serve customers, or those workers are just lazy and take their sweet time, OR the company doesn’t care about its customers. I think it may be a combination of all three, which speaks volumes about Mediacom as a corporation. What a joke! People are noticing the inefficiencies of this company, I assure you, and they are looking for more accommodating providers. I will not rest until I find one myself, which really shouldn’t be difficult at all! And if all else fails, I can hook a hamster wheel up to my laptop and get some work done then. That would be about the equivalent of having Mediacom.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Josh,
    I do apologize you have been having issues with your services. I show there have been outages and a major fiber repair in your area recently. If you can please reset your modem by unplugging the power and the coax cable from the back of the modem and plugging them back in. This should help you with your speed issues. If you are still having problems after the reset. Please call our customer care department. I am sorry about the experience you had with one of our customer care agents. If you are affected by an outage. We can offer you a computer, generated callback for when the ticket closes, and the work is complete. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 26, 2019

    I have been a user of Mediacom for over 10 years. What I like best is the consistency of the service, both in the technical quality and the vast package options. The internet service is unsurpassed in my area.

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    Good Afternoon Sean,
    Thank you for your patronage and the wonderful review. We are happy that we are meeting your expectations as a provider of cable, internet, and phone. If you ever have any questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out to us, Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 26, 2019

    Mediacom was right here in town which made me decide on them but we got off in the wrong hand. I got the computer and the TV, and the FedEx people delivered in the wrong place. Then, it took an extra three days to find the box. We're in a small town in Caruthersville and somebody came down here and they said they had a box sitting on their porch with my name on it. So, I had somebody go pick it up, then we got it back. It was a hassle trying to find where FedEx left it but Mediacom did everything that they could do. Their service is good and there are regular outages but it comes right back on. Mediacom’s services keep me company during the day. I'm handicapped at the moment and I stay home most of the time, and I use my computer and the TV just to watch.

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    Good Afternoon Ricky,
    Thank you for the awesome review. I am sorry there was a problem with the delivery of your equipment. If you are losing service daily. Can you please call Mediacom? We can schedule to send a service technician for you. We are glad you are happy with the service overall. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 25, 2019

    I use the internet and watch TV all the time since I'm a senior citizen and I don't go out a lot. I also watch Netflix a lot. Although Mediacom doesn't have that many great programs, they've kept my programs back so that I can afford their service. I like the quality of their service but they charge too much and keep increasing my rates. But other than that, I've been completely satisfied with the service from Mediacom. I do get a lot of outages but they seem to get it going and they have been very helpful to me. Customer service is excellent.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Sharon,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I do show you have a television package we don't offer anymore. You are grandfathered in at this time. You can keep your cable TV package. I did look at your account and at this moment to keep your costs down this would be the best package for you. In the future that may change so you always have the option to call in and review what you’re paying with us. I'm sorry you've had service issues in your area. But I am glad customer service has been helpful. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 24, 2019

    I and a lot of people in Monroe have Mediacom or a dish up in their houses. Their cable service seems fine unless it's raining. But it comes back up pretty quick. I would recommend Mediacom.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Linda,
    Thank you for the review. I'm sorry you've had issues with the service when it's raining. If it continues even when it's a very light rain. You can request a technician to come to your home. We want your services to work properly. Thank you for choosing Mediacom as your service provider.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 23, 2019

    TV in master bedroom pixelated and we have had Mediacom here 4 times for the same problem. Still not fixed. Also our TV in the breakfast area after watching for a couple of hours, the programming freezes. Told technician about the problem and he changed out connection, still have the problem. When the programming freezes we have to turn off the TV and then turn it back on.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Toni,
    Thank you for taking my call today. After reviewing the notes on the account and discussing how the wiring is set up in your home. We have done all we can do in the home unless you would allow exterior replacement of the cable wiring. Wall fishing would require an electrician to complete the work. If you do decide to rewire RG6 is the new standard and should give you a much better picture. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed July 23, 2019

    I've had Mediacom for 20 years. When we first started, service went out quite often. Also, their customer service was like everybody else and would say that they would be at my place between 8 and noon which was frustrating because I work and I'm not close to home. So, when that happens, I have to take time off work. Still, in the last five years, Mediacom has been doing well. Despite the frustration of not being able to get service right away when I need it, their reps usually talk me through anything that has to be fixed when I call. They're very professional. And the ones that I have had experience with know what they’re doing. They know how to fix, troubleshoot and explain issues.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Susan,
    Thank you for the great rating and your patronage. I am sorry to hear you had issues in the first few years of service. Thank you for your patience and sticking with us. I know with the challenging winters in Minnesota. It is a constant battle to keep the fires going on the communication highway. My hats off to the guys and gals in your area that keep Mediacom going. I am also glad that our customer care agents have assisted you professionally. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 23, 2019

    We’ve had Mediacom for 25 years. It seems that they’re the only option where we’re living. We have cable, internet, and the landline telephone services from them. We use the internet mostly. I use it for my emails and social media like Facebook. I do a lot of Internet banking too. There's television too. I watch more that we’ve recorded on TiVo. I always have something in mind ready to watch when I sit down.

    Mediacom is doing well but occasionally, the service would go out and you get upset about it. But in the end, they get the issue taken care of really quickly. Whether you have to call or someone else calls it, they always get it back up and running. That’s the most important thing. I’ve also been in their local storefront a time or two, and they were always very nice. But usually, I just call customer service and I can get most of anything taken care. The last time the Internet was down, we took care of it over the phone. Also, I know people that have a dish who always complain every time the wind blows as their TV goes out. We don’t have that with Mediacom.

    We had a very long history with the company. But every few years, we get really disgusted and are ready to call and cancel because the price keeps going up. Just a few weeks ago, I called them. We were at that point again and they were able to take $40 off the bill for two years of commitment. They have a customer retention department or loyalty department for just such things.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Kathy,
    Thank you for you patronage with Mediacom and your beautiful review. We are pleased you are happy with your Mediacom service and find it very useful. We do apologize when you have had service issues. Thank you for noticing that we work hard on getting your services up and going efficiently as we can. We are glad to hear the staff at our Davenport store front and our customer service department have been pleasant to deal with. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 22, 2019

    I live in a complex with so many trees. Mediacom was the only provider I could get service with so I went with them. They've been good thus far and I've interacted well with their reps. Every once in a while, I don't have any phone service. Right now, my TV isn't working right. I've called in my issues and their techs are supposed to come but then I don't have any intake as to what's coming on. Still, customer service has been helpful and they do what they can for me. Service has been getting better but then it shouldn't go off that often. I've got a lot of medical machines on that run through the TV too, so the issue might be something involving that. Despite the problems, I'm satisfied with their service.

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    Good Afternoon Vivian,
    Thank you for taking my call today. We appreciate the wonderful review. I was happy to assist you with getting your guide back up and working. We have canceled the trouble call since the trouble has been resolved. If you ever need our assistance never hesitate to reach out to customer care. We are here for you 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 22, 2019

    Mediacom came to my house and installed everything, and that went fine. They were professional. I call in if I need help. Sometimes, the automated system doesn't always cooperate. So I have them help me make sure I get my bill done in time, and they were always courteous. Mediacom meets my needs.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Kay,
    Thank you for the nice review. I am glad that our staff has been professional and courteous to you. I am sorry you have had issues with our automated system. Can you explain to me where you get in the automated system when you are having trouble? I will report that for you. We are pleased you are happy with our service. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 21, 2019

    1. Many of your channels are striping. 2. Intermittent diagonal lines on screen. 3. My monthly charges have gone from $94. to $213. Your cost of service has me looking for an alternative. Looking looking looking.

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    Good Afternoon Larry,
    Thank you for taking my call today. We scheduled a visit for the television issues you are having. I have also sent return labels for some old equipment on your account you are not using. Once your trouble call is completed. I will follow up in a couple of days to see if the service has improved. We do apologize for the inconvenience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 21, 2019

    I lost all service which included my Phone and my ability to contact 911 in the event of an emergency. Mediacom does not have a service person in Lake City and usually involves making an appointment and waiting sometimes several days, They have been good crediting my time without service, but I have need for the service. Mediacom needs to get a service rep closer to or in Lake City if they want to continue in the market in this area. There is now competition.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening David,
    I show your last trouble call was scheduled on 06-12-2019 and we sent a service technician on 06-13-2019. In this case our technician found a bigger problem that ended up as an outside issue. The maintenance technician completed his work on 06-14-2019. I do apologize for the time that you were without of service. I know how important it is to be able to contact 911 in an emergency. We are always scouting for new tech minded individuals that want to work for our company. If they go to mediacomcable.com and click the Careers link at the bottom of the page. It will direct them to employment opportunities. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 21, 2019

    I am very pleased with the service. The staff are always very nice. I always get a prompt response when I ask questions. Adding channels is also easy to do. I inquired about different options for getting more channels and I'm very pleased with the package I have as well as the internet.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Frank,
    Thank you for the wonderful rating. We are happy that you are pleased with the service and have had a great response from our staff. We love having happy customers. Mediacom appreciates you business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 21, 2019

    Mediacom is the only cable company we have in Carbondale. We've been using their services for about a month, and it's okay.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Forrestine,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I am glad to hear all of your services are working appropriately. If you ever need assistance we are open 24/7 in customer care. We want to know if you ever have any concerns. Mediacom appreciates your business and thank you for signing up with us.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 21, 2019

    I have Mediacom for at least 10 years now and I like the speed of the internet. I work from home, so I need to have a high-speed internet. But I’ve had lots and lots of problems and I’ve done a lot of customer service interactions with Mediacom. They’ve been great and the people on the phone have been very professional. They have come to try to help as well and I've had lots of repairs. In fact, I’m on my sixth modem in the last couple of months. We fixed some issues but the problem is still not 100% fixed. On average I have talked to customer service every two to three weeks since February. I also need to call in and have somebody come out and check the hook-ups on my TiVo.

    I’ve been remarkably frustrated with Mediacom overall, but the line is the problem, not the people. Their customer service people have been helpful and I would recommend Mediacom because of my experience with them. The people that came to my home also did the best they could with the explanation that they had. I know that the guys that come to my house are contractors and they don’t actually work for Mediacom. And all the time that I’ve had people come, I’ve never had the same guy twice. So, anytime that somebody comes to my home in Urbandale, Iowa, they’re learning curves because they have to try to figure out what somebody else did and what they were thinking, etc. I try to be as professional and pleasant as possible to them, and I understand that they have notes but often they don’t reason up.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Barb,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I am glad we were able to get your Video On Demand back up and working on the call today. It's also great to hear the internet is now working fine after we sent you the replacement modem. If you ever need assistance never hesitate to call. We apologize this has not been a one call resolution. I do see maintenance was done on April 30th. A technician found an outside issue and repaired it. Thank you for your patience in the matter and allowing us into your home to isolate the trouble. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

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    Tina increased rating by 2 stars.
    Installation & Setup
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Tina increased their star rating on Oct. 1, 2019.

    Updated review: Oct. 1, 2019

    My issue is now resolved. The issue with almost no internet at all was rectified in July when they fixed something with the cable wire at the pole (that took 8 days). However, since then, I've had some ongoing internet problems, losing connection and bad performance. In addition, streaming services were often not working or frequently freezing up. On 9/12 (almost 2 months from the original issue reported on 7/16), they replaced my mediacom cable from the pole to my house. There were a number of other service calls between then and now. Beverley **, who contacted me after my post here, has been wonderfully responsive, frequently following up with me and escalating my service calls. She should get a five-star rating, but because the issue took so long to resolve, I will change my original rating from one star to three stars. I still have a bit of an issue with one HBO show on one TV. Not sure if that is something with that particular show or if I need to replace that particular tivo box, but I'll address that separately. Thank you, Beverley, for all your assistance! It is very appreciated!

    Original Review: July 20, 2019

    Our internet has been down most of the time for 5 days. When we called to make an appointment, it was scheduled for 10 days later. That’s ridiculous to wait 10 days when we need the internet for our jobs. Our appointment hasn’t happened yet so until then, we are dealing with sporadic availability.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Tina,
    We do apologize for the delay in the repair of your internet. I have adjusted your internet service for the 10 days until the technician will arrive. We can put in a standby request where if there is a cancellation we can move your appointment to that time slot. I have attempted to call you and left a message. If you would like to put in a standby request, please call into our customer care department and let us know which days and times you would be available. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 20, 2019

    The internet constantly goes in and out. The phone number that is given to you is constantly riddled with bill collectors and unwanted calls for the previous owner even though you have marked your phone number private. If we ever have any other services in Bainbridge Georgia besides Mediacom, I will definitely purchase it, however, right now I have no choice but to stick with the current service that I have now.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Angel,
    I do apologize you are having trouble with your internet and phone. I have reached out to you by phone and left a message. Mediacom strives to provide quality service. I see we have installed your service back in June. If your issues have not been resolved over the phone. We would be happy to send a technician for you. Please call and we will work on scheduling an appointment.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Lynn increased rating by 2 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Lynn increased their star rating on Sept. 4, 2019.

    Updated review: Sept. 4, 2019

    Mediacom did finally resolve our problems, but only after 2 months & receiving my poor review on ConsumerAffairs- UNACCEPTABLE customer service, but unfortunately they have the monopoly on cable tv in Ocean Pines, MD

    Original Review: July 20, 2019

    We have been customers for about 6 weeks. Most of our HD channels are still scrambled, some of the SD channels are not clear. The problem we were told was too many lines on one hub & MediaCom was too cheap to put in another hub so the installers had to add too many lines to the existing one! There has been a work order in to correct the problem & bury the cables for SIX weeks now - NO WORK has been done! How is this wretched company still in business??

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Lynn,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I have scheduled a visit for a technician for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 between 8 am to 12 noon. I have spoken to the manager of the Technicians in your area and he has checked and stated if you are still having service issues we need to schedule a visit. We appreciate your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 20, 2019

    We need to be able to choose what stations we'd like in our package. Like the flex package Dish has. I don't watch sports, why do I need to have them, I don't buy stuff off the TV so why do I need all home shopping stations. And news station I could either have one and not all of them. I'd be so much happier. I have to scroll through too much stuff to find something I want to watch.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Linda,
    I do apologize that we don't have a plan where you can pick what channels you want. We do have a way in TiVo where you can select your favorite channels in your channel list. Then if you go back and press A you can switch over to just your favorites, instead of all channels. If you would like some assistance our customer care department would be happy to assist you. Thank you for taking the time reviewing your services and giving us feedback. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed July 20, 2019

    I've been a customer since 1985. Up until recently cable has been a fairly good bargain if viewed as an hour by hour cost. Cost now is the main problem in that hour by hour cost are now so high that we are forced to seek other forms of entertainment more suitable for a fixed income retired family. Sad to say, Mediacom can and is pricing some of its customers out of the cable market. Also, Mediacom offers no loyalty package for long term customers.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Walter,
    I do apologize the cost of our cable and internet is higher than what it used to be. I do show we changed your programming price on 04-29-2019. I have no new offers. I do show you are paying extra for a 2nd box and 2 digital packages that are not part of your base package pricing. We have a website http://mediacomonyourside.com/. This website explains how government and broadcast policies affect what you pay for television. Unfortunately, these increases and the increase in operations have changed what we charge for our services. Mediacom appreciates your patronage.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 20, 2019

    First time what you call shingles on all channels. Second time internet going in and out. Third time internet again going in and out and only been a customer for a little under 3 months and takes over a week to get someone out here to fix it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Ronald,
    I am sorry to hear you have had issues with your new service. I will follow up with you after your appointment on 07-24-19. We do apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for letting us back in your home to attempt to isolate your trouble and resolve it for you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed July 20, 2019

    We're using Mediacom and it's doing okay so far right now. The only thing I find a little bit difficult is if I need different equipment, I have to wait to get it. For instance, one of the boxes went out and we had to wait a week and a half for them to come to replace the box. But usually, they're very good about coming. Also, it's good that they work with us about trying to help us keep the price down a wee bit. That's appreciated. When we can get that renegotiated sometimes, that helps.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Mollie,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us. Feedback always gives us an opportunity to learn what we need to work on. I did adjust off $2.40 for the equipment that was exchanged. That was for the time you scheduled the visit until the time that we swapped it out. I do apologize for the delay. Mediacom Appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    Great service, quick answers, went above and beyond call of duty. I will recommend Mediacom to all my friends, you guys are the best but please dump CNN and add OAN news, CNN sucks and so does MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC and all the other lamestream media outlets.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Rodney,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I will forward over your compliments to our superiors. We always love to forward compliments over for our staff. I have entered a channel request in for OAN Network. Customers’ request in programming vary so we try to give a variety of programming content. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    My internet access was intermittent and very slow. After troubleshooting on the phone, a technician was dispatched. The problem was resolved quickly and professionally by technician Josh. Josh was knowledgeable, polite, professional, and on time. The cable modem was replaced.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Brett,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We apologize to hear you were having service issues. We are happy to hear the repair was resolved quickly and professionally. We will forward over the wonderful review over to Josh's superiors. We are grateful when you let us know you were pleased with the quality of service we have provided to you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    I feel Mediacom is great, whenever I have a problem they work to fix it fast. I have had very little problems. I would recommend Mediacom to my friends and family. The Technicians are great too. The only problem I can see is the wait time, but even that is getting better. The price could be lower but it is still good.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Christina,
    We appreciate when our customers notice we are striving to improve our service. We work hard to reduce our wait time for our customers. Thank you for recommending Mediacom to your friends and family. We have a website that explains the high cost of cable and how government and broadcast policies affect what you pay for television, http://mediacomonyourside.com/. Mediacom is grateful for your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Adam increased rating by 2 stars.
    Reliability
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Adam increased their star rating.

    Original Review: July 19, 2019

    To whom it may concern, When your service is working, it's great. However, since moving to Ankeny within the past month and starting your service, we have dropped Internet service at least daily or multiple times a day. Your service is fast, no argument there but unlike DSL it's not reliable. I would go back to CenturyLink and get their 20 or 40mb service if I could because we rarely had outages and the rate was very reasonable - we even had a guaranteed lock assuming the service was never changed. The only reason I don't get elsewhere is because you're the only option. I don't mean to make a threat but if a competitor comes in, I would consider them. Feel free to call or visit me. I'm sure my neighbors would be interested to talk to.Thanks.

    Adam

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    Good Afternoon Adam,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I did change some setting on the way your service signals our coming out to your modem. As you mentioned it seems to have improved the signal. We did discuss the router and you mentioned no 5 g and you would be updating this in the future. We also looked at outages in your area from 07-06 to 07-11. I did adjust for those days. If your problems persist please follow up with customer care we are open 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    While I have been a subscriber for many years and am satisfied for the most part, the troubling thing to me are the rate increases and lack of user friendly remote via TIVO... I am also hoping that the new ACC network through ESPN will be accessible to me when it is available at no extra charge which I do not feel is unreasonable!

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    Good Afternoon Michael,
    I have sent a channel request for you regarding the ACC network. I can't tell you if it would be added but I will request it for you. I do see we did set you up with a promotional offer on 06-10-2019. This account was created in 03-13-2012. Thank you for your patronage. Please call into our customer care department if you are still having issues with your TIVo remote. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    The tech was very professional even when it turned into a search for the line into the house. It took a long time and him going under the house and in the attic and all around the outside of the house. When he located it, he very quickly got us up and operational.

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    Good Afternoon Kimberly,
    Thank you for taking the time to let us know you were happy with the service technician that came to your home. I am glad to hear he was able to get your services back up and working and he handled everything in a professional manner. I will forward this to his superior. Have a great weekend. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    I’ve heard nothing but negative things about CenturyLink and since Mediacom and CenturyLink are my only my two options in Des Moines, I went with Mediacom. The installation was pretty easy. They showed up way before I thought they were going to, so that worked out. They were in and out, and they were quick about it. I use their service for work like mails and the basic stuff for computers. Then at nighttime, I use it to stream videos and I don’t have to have cable. But Mediacom kinda misquoted me. They said I'd have the fastest internet package but that turned out to be false. So, that made me a little upset. But the service is fine for what I’m paying for. At the moment, I need to transfer my account in about a week and I’m wondering how that’s gonna go. But other than that, I’m happy with Mediacom.

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    Good Evening Raleigh,
    Thank you for signing up for Mediacom and taking the time to rate your experience. I am glad to hear your experience has been good. Yes, we have speeds up to 1 gig. But if your happy with the service and you’re staying within your data usage. You should be OK. If you want faster speeds, you could bump up to the Internet 200. It would be $10.00 more a month. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 18, 2019

    We did have quite a bit of problems getting into our new system.. All personnel we talked to were very patient and helpful. Still have some questions about programming shows we want to watch but hope to get these answered in the future.

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    Good Afternoon Joe and Beth Payne,
    Thank you for the review. I am sorry you had problems installing your new TiVo. I am glad our personnel were there to help. On your TiVo remote if you press the TiVo button and then select apps, and Tips & Tricks it gives you some videos that may be helpful to you. Please never hesitate to call Mediacom for assistance. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed July 18, 2019

    We had a storm 7/15/19. It knocked out our internet and cable. We called Mediacom to send us new modem and possibly get back online. They said that our modem is not responding and they will have a technician come out as soon as possible. The next available date was 8/2/19 which is 19 days after the initial outage. We called and said that 19 days is excessive and they told us they can bump it up to 7/27/19. Which is still almost 2 weeks after the outage. We are extremely disappointed in Mediacom. We have been customers for over a decade and they are about to lose a long time customer. It’s sad when you can call and request an installation for new customers and they’ll be within a day or two but when you’re already a customer you’re put on the back burner. Mediacom is one of two service providers in our area and we are heavily involved in the community and we will not recommend Mediacom to anyone anymore.

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    Good Afternoon Christian,
    Thank you for taking my call today. I did access your account and show that you have received your modem. I have programmed the modem for you. We also have a tech that did go out to where your service connected to our pole and it looks good there. I do apologize we are waiting for the technician that would come into your home and check the wiring. I do apologize for the delay. I have given adjustments up to today for your service outage. I will return a call back to your home later in the afternoon that has been requested. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 18, 2019

    Mediacom is the only one around and I got internet with them. Their reps were nice people and things worked out well when I signed up. So far, my experience with their service has been good, too. I use the internet for the Golf Channel and to watch movies on Netflix.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Don,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy you are enjoying your Mediacom internet service. I am glad our representatives have been assisting you well. If you ever need additional assistance. We are here in customer service 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 17, 2019

    Mediacom is one of the only ones that service the area that we are relocating to. Somebody came out and set everything up for us. My fiance is already there and he’s been enjoying the internet and the cable.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Erika,
    Thank you for signing up with Mediacom and the wonderful review. We are pleased to hear your installation and services are working smoothly. Please never hesitate to reach out to us if you have any concerns. Our customer service department is here for you 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 17, 2019

    I live just south of Iowa City, which is a fairly decent sized metropolitan area, and Mediacom is the only choice in pretty much this whole side of the state. I have their internet and basic cable. The installation was quick and easy. So far, it's been a good experience.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Cameron,
    Thank you for signing up for Mediacom services and your review. I am glad to hear you have had a good experience with us. Even if we are the only provider for you in your area. We strive for optimal performance. We do pride ourselves in providing you with the best experience we can. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Reviewed July 16, 2019

    I had Internet service with Mediacom for nearly a year, but then I started experiencing numerous outages, one such outage lasted over 2 days. I experienced 2 24+ hour outages in a period of 2 weeks. One outage lasted Friday through Sunday night (basically the entire weekend). I used their tech support and attempted to resolve issues on each case, to no avail. I was offered single-day refunds for my inconvenience, but declined them because they were so insignificant in respect to the service I was getting.

    Ultimately I decided to cancel my service and go to a different company. I demanded Mediacom give me a refund for my final month of service (the same month I had the outages) and to cancel my service ASAP. I had 3-4 days worth of outage into the 14 day period of the 30 day billing cycle period (I requested to cancel my services after 2 weeks into the billing period during which I had 3-4 days of outage).

    I was refused my refund for the final billing period. This action was unfair, so I contacted my credit card company and provided them with all of the details and they agreed with me that it was an unfair business practice. They disputed the transaction with Mediacom which took over 45 days, but ultimately Mediacom lost against my credit card company using the details I provided.

    I was later contacted by the Mediacom Collections department stating that I was responsible for this charge, even though they had already failed to legitimize their charge with my credit card company using the exact details I mentioned above. I refused to pay it, and was subsequently harassed by Mediacom about the charges. I called my credit card company's dispute department and they advised me to ignore them because they had already closed the dispute in my favor.

    2 weeks later, Mediacom sent my bill to a collections company called "PayCPA". I am forwarding a dispute letter from my Chase credit card to them now. The total amount that was disputed for this entire thing was only $109.99. Mediacom must really be hurting for money if they are willing to screw over customers this bad with poor service and also take their money unfairly. Bottom line is: I hope your internet service with this company never has issues, because they don't care and will continue to take your money regardless of their poor service offerings.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Joseph,
    We are sorry to hear you were having problems with your internet service. Can you tell me the month and year please your are disputing the charges? I am showing no service calls where a technician came to your home. I am also showing internet usages when I pull up data history. You can always dispute a charge with your credit card company. I would be happy to help it looks like a supervisor reviewed the account and the adjustment was given on 05-02-2019. The supervisor that took your call sustained your charges were valid. Joseph our records show you own your own modem. If you were having issues with your own equipment that would not equivalate Mediacom giving you credit for your services. If you pull up your data usage on the Mediacom today website there was usage. We do apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. Mediacom appreciated having your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed July 16, 2019

    It's been almost 30 years since we've used Mediacom. We started using it when we got married. I carry internet and television, and Mediacom costs too much. I pay a little bit than the other service I carry that's competitive, which is AT&T, and I don't wanna change. I wanna keep my AT&T as my telephone service. I want it separate from my TV. But I pay Mediacom close to 240 a month and I don't order a single movie. That's expensive. But their service has been excellent. I could probably get a better rate somewhere else, but we've had Mediacom for so long and we do okay with it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Joe,
    Thank you for the excellent review. We would encourage you to call into our customer service line and look at offers we have for Mediacom service. We can review the services you have with us and help you with the best plan we have available. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 16, 2019

    At the time, I had a telephone and my internet with CenturyLink. But they had gotten so high and I wasn’t using my home phone. Other people had Mediacom and they didn’t have no problem with it. So I did away with CenturyLink and went with Mediacom. I talked to the sales team when I signed up and it was fine. Then some guys came out here and installed it. They were nice and friendly guys. We got the internet from Mediacom and we have real fast internet. I’m fine with everything.

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    Good Afternoon Charles,
    We are pleased you had a wonderful experience with establishing your new service. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to let us know we did a good job. We do want to thank you for coming on board with Mediacom as your internet provider. Never hesitate to reach out to our customer care team they are here for you 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 15, 2019

    I had heard good things about Mediacom and not so much about Frontier. It was either them or Frontier. I have Mediacom's top internet package and I use it for gaming, for TV, computer and pretty much for about everything. Their internet service is good but the customer service is absolutely the worse. It is horrible. I was having problems with my service and they were not very helpful about it. They sent somebody out and it was still bad. And then, I found out somebody was using my Wi-Fi and told them about it, and they wanted me to wait a week. And they said, “Unless you wanna get rid of your service, and then we can have somebody come the next day and pick up your box and everything.” That was the resolution they gave me. So, I went and bought my own modem and router, and now, we’re doing very well.

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    Good Afternoon Travis,
    I am sorry that you were having problems with your WiFi and the customer service agent that was helping you. We should have worked with you to change the user name and password of your WiFi and then had you reset your modem. If this did not happen I do apologize. I'm sorry if there was going to be a delay with a service appointment. The one advantage you have with purchasing your own modem is you avoid the $11.50 modem rental fee. If you have any other concerns. Please feel free to call our customer service department we are here 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    PriceStaff

    Reviewed July 15, 2019

    I’m a senior citizen with limited funds. So I went and picked Mediacom because it was cheaper than the other ones. I also see that it didn’t change because they are improving their system. I use the service on my cellphone at home and for my regular computer. My wife also uses it. We got something fixed once and they handled it professionally. They took care of me. The problem was caused by a lightning strike and then everything got replaced and fixed. I wasn’t the only one in the area too. There were other people and it seemed like they were working on everybody’s.

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    Good Afternoon Jack,
    We are truly happy you are pleased with our internet and phone service. We are glad to hear we were able to get your services up and going again after the lightning strike. Thank you for taking the time to let us know we are doing a good job. I hope Mr. and Mrs. Stossel, continue enjoying our service. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 14, 2019

    I use Mediacom for cable and internet and they're really good. But sometimes, the internet is not as good as it should be. I always service it a lot and their reps are very knowledgeable and eager to help. The cable is excellent though. All in all, I've been very impressed. I'm constantly looking up recipes and my daughter does school stuff or searches for stuff online. It's been a very good experience.

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    Good Evening Angela,
    Thank you for taking the time to review our company. I am glad you our pleased with our cable TV service. Your mention of the internet not working right, alarmed me. I have attempted to call you today. But if you get this message before I can contact you, I would like you to reset the WiFi part of your router. This will be above the Ethernet ports in the back of the modem. Press in on the button to reboot the router for at least 30 seconds. Let the modem reboot itself. If this does not resolve your issue, please call our customer care department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 13, 2019

    Freezes up all time no matter if you have a faster speed or slow speed neither one plays that good. Now they don’t have the 48 dollar one and always a promotion deal. I hate that so at end of deal get it with a big bill for the same service.

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    Good Evening Lourania,
    Thank you for your feedback. I also want to thank you for taking my call. I have asked you to test the modem directly connected. If it stops freezing we know it is the router. You would have the option to purchase a new router or we can send you a modem that has the WiFi built in. If it doesn't solve the issue my test was coming up equipment issues. We might have to just swap the modem. Please follow up with us and we can continue where we left off. I have noted your account. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed July 13, 2019

    My experience with Mediacom had been pretty good but when I rent an On Demand movie, I couldn't watch because I couldn't hear them. I've had three different people out and all they do is call the other techs and say they've never heard of it or it must've been a bad movie recording. They just come in and listen to the box and they don’t change channels. They won't even rent a movie to see if they can hear it. They say there's nothing wrong with the box. I told them regular On Demand works fine. I put a regular TV channel and have it on 15 and I can hear it. I rented three On Demand movies and I cannot hear the volume in any of them. When I turn my TV up to 100 on volume, I can barely hear it. I'm not a happy camper and I am very frustrated.

    But I have to pay for it. I called customer service and they said they couldn't do anything. Also, I went with Mediacom because the representatives speak English and that's only during business hours. I didn't find out that till later, after business hours, it's answered in another country. The sales reps are good though. I got what I wanted except for my On Demand. That's the only thing I am dissatisfied with but everything else is great.

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    Good Evening Lowell,
    I am sorry to hear you are having a problem with our pay per view service. Can you respond back to me if you are still having problems with the audio, when ordering movies, you are paying for? I have attempted to call you today. I can do some further investigating if you are still having issues. I want to make sure your pay per view problems are resolved. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 12, 2019

    I used Mediacom for Internet and cable and I liked the quality of service that I had. I have them at home and CenturyLink at work. They're the same speed but it feels like Mediacom at home is faster than the one in the business. The one in the business wanted us to sign a three-year contract. That's the main reason we got out of Mediacom. We don't wanna sign a three-year contract.

    The customer service is okay but they gave me a bill every month and that was all good. Then they claimed that I didn't return the modem box. They sent my bill to the collection agency but I never received any bill for a year and a half. They claim that was in 2017 winter when I moved and they're sending me the bill from the collection agency this year at May, which makes no sense. I never had any bill coming through from neither one of the companies until May of this year. I was calling them, left them a couple of messages and they were not really helping. It was confusing, but in the end, they came through.

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    Good Afternoon Anne,
    I do apologize for the dissatisfaction on the business side. You can pay for your business service month to month. The problem is it is extremely high compared to if you just signed up for a 3 or 5 year contract. It sounds like the equipment issue has been resolved. If it has not, can you please call back into our customer service department? Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Phillip increased rating by 3 stars.
    Customer ServiceStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Phillip increased their star rating.

    Original Review: July 11, 2019

    I live in a rural area where the only ISP is Mediacom. I subscribe to 100 Mbps internet service they offer. For the first year the service was great with only minimum dropouts or lags. However for the past 3 months the service has declined significantly. I now have daily drop outs and lags. Running a speed test while connected directly to the Modem my download speed goes from 130 Mbps in low use hours to .6 and many time 0 Mbps during peak hours.

    Today a technician was supposed to come to my house to check the connection. He was supposed to arrive between 8:00 AM and 12:00 noon. So I took off work for a half day to meet him/her. At 10:30 AM Mediacom calls and says they have to cancel the service call and reschedule. My son who lives a couple miles away has had the same problems. He switched to AT&T and has had no issues since. Unfortunately I do not have that option. I really think giving a 4 hour window for a technician to arrive is ridiculous in the first place and then to cancel after waiting for 2.5 hours is unacceptable. No other business could possibly remain in business with this poor level of service.

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    Good Afternoon Phillip,
    I do apologize it shows on 07-11-19 we had manpower issues, when we called to reschedule. I did issue a $20.00 missed appointment credit for the day we missed your visit. I show the appointment had been rescheduled for 07-16-2019 8:00 am to 8:30 am. I see our technician did some outside work at your home. If this did not solve your issues please return a call back to Mediacom's customer service. Your satisfaction is important to us.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 11, 2019

    The order was not fulfilled. Service technician never showed between the hours of 1:00-5:00pm on the Friday of appointment. I also did not receive a phone call during the appointed time slot letting me know of any cancellations or changes to the service. The item I needed replacing/fixed is still out of service. :(

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Stacy,
    I'm sorry to hear we missed your appointment time. I am showing a canceled visit that has a note stating tech left voice message at 2019-06-21 17:23. It is showing it is for a service issue with a cable box not powering on. If you still need assistance if you can please call back to customer care. We would be happy to schedule a new appointment. I have attempted to call but unfortunately just got your voice mail. I do apologize for any inconvenience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPriceStaffProcess

    Reviewed July 11, 2019

    We've had Mediacom for a long time. My parents had them when it was just a cable. When internet came, I was tempted to put internet on it. I just went with them because I knew that they were good. They took care of everything. I stayed with them because their response time was good. And overall, the quality is good. Sometimes, the pricing is a little rough. But other than that, no problem. During the installation, they took the time to explain what the difference was and what the new product was. They did a good job on that. I like the way the billings are, and the only thing I don't like about them is the automated phone. I'd rather talk to a human rather than a automated person. But other than that, all my experiences had been wonderful with them.

    I just upgraded and the reps were really good. They explained the program that I was getting over what I had, which was good, and what I was getting. I was approached by another cable company about changing my cable, and I really wasn't comfortable with the idea. So I called Mediacom and told them what happened. They found another program that was less money for me, so it worked out great.

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    Good Afternoon Jeannette,
    Thank you for the wonderful review it means a lot when I can go as far back as 1974 when your account was created. I show you have our services except Home Controller. If you ever would like to compare prices over what we charge for home security compared to what you are doing now we would love to speak to you. Please call us anytime you have any additional concerns. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 11, 2019

    The Mediacom sales people were good. Their package included all, the cable and the internet, and I didn't have to get a dish on top of my house. I've had their services in this house for 12 years. I'm always watching TV, and I play games on my tablet while I'm watching. Their service has good quality. I'm very satisfied.

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    Good Afternoon Roberta,
    Thank you for the beautiful review. We are happy that our services are filling your entertainment needs. We appreciate the compliments about our staff. With being a customer for 12 years we feel like your family. Thank you for your patronage. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Brian increased rating by 4 stars.
    Installation & SetupStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Brian increased their star rating on July 12, 2019.

    Updated review: July 12, 2019

    Thank you for the response. I was contacted by Mediacom and I was explained different reasons why my modem isn’t working. She also explained how Mediacom updates their equipment and sometimes they come across equipment that has not been exchanged for the updated equipment..I was also told I could buy my own equipment instead of using the rented equipment. (That was new to me. I was never told that.) I am sorry to the lady I forgot her name. Thank you for the response.

    Original Review: July 10, 2019

    We are always having problems with our internet not working. Since we became a first time customer in 2010 they have been to my house about 10 times and it’s been about the internet. The internet is always breaking down. The equipment is always going bad and needs replaced. In the past year they have been to my house 6 times. Last year they replaced our internet Modem cause our other modem just stop working. That modem lasted two years. The modem before that was replaced twice. From January 2019 to June 2019 they been to the house two times. Our cable failed and the box needed replaced. The second time the internet modem failed and needed replaced. That internet modem was installed in 2018 and was replaced in May of 2019. And this internet modem is junk. Will probably need replaced soon..

    Sometimes I think to myself is it really worth it to have internet or should I go to the library and use their internet cause it actually WORKS!!!! I will not recommend Mediacom to no one. When I am asked about Mediacom, my exact words Mediacom is a waste of money. One time asked the cable guy why are the internet modems always his opinion he said the internet modem the cable companies have are not built for this much internet usage. He went on to say that most of his day consist of placing internet modems. He also said the other problem he said is that Mediacom does not have new equipment and it’s all refurbished. The cable boxes and internet modems I have in my van are not new. He said he has worked Mediacom for 5 years and has never installed a new equipment.

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    Good Afternoon Brian and Denise,
    Thank you for taking my call today and giving me the opportunity to explain how the modems have changed in the past couple of years. I also gave you options on if you wanted to purchase your own. I am glad to hear your service are working like they should be now. If you have any questions or concerns please never hesitate to call Mediacom. We appreciate your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 10, 2019

    My in-laws live next door and they Mediacom. They said it was quick. I mainly got the Mediacom for their internet service because I have two boys that have PlayStation, and they are gamer crazy. Mediacom offered faster speeds than everybody else. Also, they got some channels that I watch. They’re upgrading in my area because I don’t feel that it was as fast as I was told at first. They’re putting new lines because the stuff that was there may have been too old. But I’m pleased with the whole internet side of it and the TV side for the amount of TV I watch.

    Everybody at Mediacom has been great except for the first time I tried to order. I got some third world nation guy on there that I couldn’t understand. I asked to speak to somebody that spoke English a little clearer, and then they put on another person from somewhere. Two weeks later, I called a whole different number and it was great.

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    Good Afternoon Eric,
    Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear we had some additional work that needed to be done to improve the speed of your internet. After the work is done if you are still having additional issues please call back to our customer care. We do want to make sure we are providing you with the best service we can. We are glad to hear you are satisfied with the overall performance of our service. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed July 9, 2019

    I'm good with with Mediacom. I got my sports and other TV shows that I haven't seen. That's better than DirecTV. The sales team did excellent with the questions as well. I did internet at first, for at least 8 months, then we added cable and the installation went pretty good. It was easy with with the technician.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Derrick,
    We appreciate the feedback. We are pleased to have you as a customer for cable and internet. Don't forget about our TV Everywhere service. You can stream the channels you subscribe to at home and away. Wherever you have access to the internet within the USA. If you ever need any additional assistance, please reach out to our 24/7 customer service department. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 8, 2019

    The above number is my account number, I paid a bill May-June 18 June using a debit card, I received a bill recently that said that had June saying I had not paid. l paid that $104.48 which I had using the automated system.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Wayne,
    I do apologize for the payment not processing. Did it go through on your debit card? If it did you should be able to call customer service and we can give you directions how to make a payment claim. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed July 8, 2019

    Had a situation where a replacement modem wasn't being recognized so I called in after following all the APP instructions for troubleshooting. Person on the phone was great and knew right away that it would take a tech on-site to remedy. He came out, very professional and looked over everything, turned out the unit was completely programmed from the shipping. He did that and checked the entire wiring, saw we had a "weak signal input" from outside and would report it. We saw an Xtream truck in the neighborhood the very next morning and have not had any problems. The Upload/Download speeds are much better than they were 30-90 days ago. They sometimes slip to slower, but are generally good.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2019

    We like Mediacom. We use the internet all day long on the computer and laptop for school and classes in the internet and I’m pleased with the service. It is very good. The reps have also been very professional, friendly and helpful. We added more megabytes recently. We had them on the phone and signed up for the new program but the next day, the TV wasn't working. So we had to call again. We had to reset everything and they walked us through everything.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Cheryl,
    Thank you for the awesome review. We are pleased that you are happy with the internet service. Thank you for letting us know the staff is doing a great job as well. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to our customer care department we are here for you 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Henry increased rating by 3 stars.
    Price
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Henry increased their star rating on Sept. 12, 2019.

    Updated review: Sept. 12, 2019

    Ok the big issues I have is the new techs. I had a 5 month issue with my tv reception because none of the techs would check the feed from the top of the house to inside box. They had a 4 way splitter feeding 3 lines. 1 went to my cable box and a dead line. The other to my internet. OK I told the very first tech in May it was the feed to the box. I am on disability and I spend about 12 hours a day on my PC. I know when my signal is messing up. But it was finally fixed Sept. 10th and Mediacom did their part to make amends so I am pleased with outcome. AND would like to APOLOGIZE to all the Mediacom consultants I was very Rude to.

    Original Review: July 7, 2019

    While service and reliability have gone down prices have gone up and I am forced to keep a home phone I no longer need or they jack other rates up on internet and cable. I have Mediacom service center less than 1/2 mile from my house and now every time they come out they want to charge me 35.00. My cable messes up constantly dropping signal intermittently. 1 gigabyte internet could be 900 1 min 650 the next. Never has it read 1 gig. I been a customer since 2008 and I am real disappointed. All while prices increase. Nothing like it was.

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    Good Afternoon Henry,
    The promotion that we put you in April 2019 is the same promotional price whether you had phone service or did not have phone service. The base price for both the offers is 131.16 before any additional services and taxes and surcharges. I do show we credited you the 29.00 service charge. Your speeds will vary depending on the equipment your connecting to in your home and how many devices you have connected to your WiFi. Please call customer care if cable is still dropping signal, we would be happy to assist you. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    We thought our internet was not working properly so we called and got the nicest tech, who tried to work through our problem. Since we were unable to resolve it a wonderful tech came to our home. Mediacom has been good to us.

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    Good Evening Jackie,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. I am sorry to hear that you have had problems with your internet service. I am glad that everyone your came in contact with was nice and worked to resolve your issue. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    Ordered service on 6/28 w/ a scheduling date of Sun. 7/7 at 8 - 8:30 AM. Mediacom even sent me a box of the equipment the Friday night prior which was to be installed. Installation Day finally rolls around after 10 days of waiting & of course, naturally, nobody showed nor even called to notify & reschedule. Had to call Mediacom myself 3 hours later, having wasted my entire Sunday morning for some reason naively confident that a technician would ultimately arrive (or at least someone would call or e-mail to communicate the difficulties).

    The first operator who answered my request for call back was an American English speaking male, & he immediately hung up in my face once I told him the problem. This has already been not a good first impression of Mediacom, especially considering I’ve already become quite familiar w/ the criminal abuses & practices of another shady mega-telecom company, AT&T/DirecTV, & thus was already almost entirely exhausted & fed up w/ cable altogether anyway.

    The second operator was a nice accented Indian woman who did all she could to help given the constraints of the incompetent corporate system, being honestly the only one appearing actually eager to do her job. She explained the dispatcher’s excuse, something to the effect of “thunderstorms” & “lack of manpower” & gave an odd description of all the Mediacom technicians in the area having to work on one pole at the same time. One couldn’t help but laugh at the comical imagery.

    She was able to give me a reschedule date of 7/13, over 2 weeks since initially placing the order, & longer than it had ever taken for me to get cable installation in the past, which was usually able to be done the next day or weekend maximum. I thought that, as a new customer, capitalist corporations perceived me as new money & as such their primary drive was to generate new business & profits, but I guess Mediacom as a company harbors a different core mission in regards to its customer service. I immediately & emphatically stated that I just wanted to cancel my service & business w/ Mediacom completely, & that was & ever will be my entire experience w/ Mediacom as a company. So I have no good things to say about Mediacom other than that I thank them for showing me their true colors before I ever even had to spend a penny on their services.

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    Good Afternoon Cameron,
    We do apologize for the inconvenience. The notes on the account stated per management needed to be rescheduled and that someone from our field support did try to call at 10:42 am central standard time and call would not go through. I do apologize we were unable to reach you. The summer months are a very busy season for us so I do apologize for the delay in our appointment times and the lost connection from one of our representatives. If you would like to give us another try we would greatly appreciate it. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    One of our bedroom TVs was not displaying channels. The Service Tech quickly ascertained the problem and fixed it. It did take a home visit to fix it because we needed a new remote and cable box. The automated help obviously didn’t work but Mediacom did provide in home Service after the automated help was unsuccessful.

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    Good Afternoon Kathy,
    Thank you for your feedback. I am glad to hear that we resolved your issues. We have times, we send a technician when we are not able to resolve your issues over the phone. We do appreciate you letting us into your home, so we could resolve your service issues. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    The technician came to his appointment at Monday 7/01 at 5:30 pm. Checked some things out. I got the impression that he did not really want to fix the problem (and he did not). I went to the Mediacom office and swapped out for a new modem and installed a new fax machine. I still have transmission problems and the fax call does not complete in most cases. I think that this is utter crap. I would like to have this issue fixed, come on!!

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    Good Afternoon Mike,
    I do show you have an upcoming service appointment. I will follow up with you after the visit to make sure everything is working properly. I'm sorry the last technician did not rectify the problem for you. Your phone is only active in the tel 1 port on your modem. Tel port 2 is not active. I just want to make sure you have checked. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    Installation went very well, service person was helpful and did a great job. Came back next day and install longer wire to hook up my desktop PC. I was completely happy with the service he provided. When the original modem did not work properly he went out and got a new one.

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    Good Afternoon Curtis,
    We are happy to hear that everything went well with you Mediacom installation. We will forward that your technician did a wonderful job to his supervisor. I'm sure he will be pleased to know that you took the time to let us know he did a great job. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    Not sure why I got this. I like the service and overall I like my cable and internet and phone with MediaCom. My only problem is I think the prices are way way way too high. Generally when you call with a problem that they can fix on the phone they are very helpful and polite. But if you need an in-home appointment you have to wait forever. That and the price are two major factors that I don't care for.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Michael,
    Thank you for your review. I am showing that we signed you up for a different plan on March 1, 2019. You do have a few additional channels and an additional cable box that is increasing your monthly price from the promotional package price. We are working on improving wait time for service technicians. Hopefully in the future we can improve the wait time in your area and provider you with a quicker resolve. Mediacom appreciates your business.
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    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Reliability

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    I’m used to this as Mediacom hasn’t been very reliable on their word. Shopping other providers currently. I will leaving Mediacom soon as I cannot count on you to provide and bill for the promised service. Thank you very much.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Jason,
    I am sorry to hear you are dissatisfied with your Mediacom services. I see you recently made changes to your plan, so that I can assist you can you be more specific on what was promised so I can assist you. I would like to try my best to rectify the issue. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    Most of my time with Mediacom has been good. I would say their internet system has a 99.9% up time. My speed is very good for my usage. When I have had to call Customer Support their personnel have been knowledgeable, easy to work with, and solved my problem. I did drop their TV for Dish. I would guess I have had more signal outage with Dish, but preferred content.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Ed,
    Thank you for your review. We are glad you are happy with your internet service. If there were channels that you are now getting with Dish that you would like Mediacom to have, we always welcome channel requests. You can call into Mediacom and we can send over a request for new channels. We always welcome the feedback. Hopefully in the future we can win you back over to cable. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    I’m done with MediaCom because I moved. It was an okay service for where I lived at the time because I didn’t have any other choices. It was definitely overpriced, though, and I was never offered any discounts or promotions or upgrades for being a long time customer. Now I have a plug and play Ethernet service that has a month to month tax inclusive flat rate (much lower) and I feel that’s how it should be.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Marissa,
    We are sorry to see you go. We are not a service provider in your new service area. Moving to one of America's largest cities, you have a lot of service options. I am glad you found something that works for you at your new address. Hopefully in the future if you return to a Mediacom territory you will revisit us. We have appreciated your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    I keep having problems with my front room cable box. Making me having to constantly resetting the box to try and get the same channels to watch. Sometimes it works. Barely! Sometimes it doesn't. When I started my service with Mediacom I was promised a $200 gift card if I had no late payment in a 6 month period. It's been almost a year now that I have my service and still no gift card. Not HAPPY!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Richard,
    I do apologize to hear you are having problems with you cable service staying connected. It looks like we came out and did some work outside of the home in May. If we have not been able to resolve your issues over the phone with your cable box, we can schedule a visit with a technician. You can reach Mediacom's customer service 24/7 we can offer over the phone assistance and schedule a visit if needed. I do see another associate is investigating why you have not received your gift card. We will follow up with you once we have a response on why you did not get your gift card. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    I had Frontier in Illinois and I wasn't happy with it. Frontier was like dial-up and they still use a phone jack. I got laptops, PCs, the kids have toys to play online. Everybody was doing something at once and everybody was lagging. It was horrible. But it doesn't do that now with Mediacom. When I moved to Iowa, I checked out my options. I looked up reviews and Mediacom seemed to be good. I tried to get an upgrade with Frontier and they didn't have much to offer on that aspect so I'm glad I picked something else. Mediacom works through things real quick and the reps were really nice. They got my information and set me up. It was quick and easy. I like my internet and I'm happy.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Kyle,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad you picked Mediacom too. If you ever need assistance, we have 24/7 customer support. We also provide free virus protection through Total Defense. There are many benefits to having Mediacom as your service provider. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    I signed up with Mediacom for cable, internet and home phone service. After 3 months the price went up 20% and the available cable channels were cut to local channels only. The first rep told me 'They must have done an audit of your service. You weren't paying for everything [cable channels] you were getting.' So I reviewed the contract, and the price increase was due to the 3 free months of Showtime running out. OK. I get that. But I had signed for the low-tier cable package including channels like AMC, TBS, SyFy, etc. sI called back twice more and spoke with two other service reps. The last rep was not just unhelpful, but openly contemptuous. I had wanted to drop the cable and keep the internet; the rep said it would be cheaper to keep everything. Keep. Everything. When the service has been cut and the price increased. No thanks.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Good Evening Cindy,

    If I look at your account, it was started with local plus TV and Showtime. You were getting a Showtime promotion for the first 3 months. If you did not want Showtime we could have removed that for you. There are times that family cable which is what AMC, TBS, SyFy, etc... would fall under bleed through during an install. We do have auditors who go through and check the lines and if they find an error in programming they do correct. We could have removed the cable tv, but your internet would be at full price. You were getting a discount combining the services together. I do apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you hopefully in the future Mediacom could revisit different offers for you.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    I have had my cable TV, internet, and telephone with Mediacom for many years. When my cable TV was acting up, the repair was done well and completely. I have always been happy with customer service from Mediacom and would recommend them.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Margaret,
    Thank you for the wonderful review. In today's world you seem to always hear the negative and seldom the positive. So we love when someone takes the time to let us know we are doing a great job. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    I usually receive good response to issues. However I do not much appreciate the attempt on the online system to help solve whatever issues I have. The system should allow immediate switch to customer support if I so choose. I have few problems or outages. I feel like I pay too much.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Dave,
    I do apologize, if you ask for an agent it should forward you to an agent. If we do have a high call volume the automated system will try to resolve your issue as much as it can. Today there is an outage in your area on 07-08-19 for internet and phone so if you call in it will automatically give you the service outage message for your area. Please follow up with us on billing issues. You are always welcome to look at promotions we are offering to see if it will save you money. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    When my price got over $65 and CenturyLink had a price for life, I was going to cancel. But the agent offered me $25 for the first year, then $10 each year after that. However, I was bumped up $20 the 2nd year instead. So I called, that agent said I never went over 400 mg and she could move me to a plan for 400mg for $30, but the first month I went over 400 mgs for 3days. So I was charged $30 for that. So I called again, and went back to 1000 mgs. Then I had problems getting reception so I called again, that agent had me unplug everything, then plug it back in. She ran a test for mgs. I wasn't receiving 1000 mgs, so she set up the repairman appointment.

    I could not get the tv in the bedroom to recognize internet, so my daughter it set up and put on a new password. When the repairman came he explained the mgs test the agent had me do. The mgs are divided among all my devises. He offered to explain how my daughter found my password. So I was charged for the visit (which was deleted on my next call). In the end I am paying 45.00 and the 1st agent lied to me with the offer of 10.00 a year.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Bobby,
    I do apologize for the misinformation that was given to you. You are correct on the newest statement your monthly amount is 44.99. With the internet usage in your home, this is the best plan we have for you. I did make sure your overage charges were removed, due to the change being a poor recommendation. It is a plan that has no contract and your price does increase 20.00 on the 2nd year. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    I called to see if there were any promotions running for internet service and realized that we were paying for internet and phone. We didn't need the phone service so I cancelled that and got a great deal on just internet. I was told that someone would need to come out to the house to check something to do with the phone line and they would be at my house the next day between 5pm and 7pm. I was at my house the entire time and nobody showed up.

    Once 7pm arrived I called in to see why nobody had showed up and was told that someone did show up and it was taken care of. It would have been nice to know that I didn't need to wait at home during that time or that the person coming wasn't going to ring the doorbell or notify us that they were here. I was also not told until I called in to ask where the tech was that there would be a charge for the tech coming out. Again, not a huge issue but it would have been helpful to know I was being charged for this. Still happy with Mediacom's service, just some minor inconveniences that could be improved!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Emily,
    I do apologize for the inconvenience and I have credited you for the 29.00 service call. This will be forwarded for training purposes. Thank you for the feedback. We hate to lose your business on the phone but are happy you have chosen to keep internet with us. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to customer service, we are here for you 24/7. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    Tech was very nice but unaware it was an installation and our appt was later in the day so he was not prepared to be as late as he ended up being. Tech was rushed to get out and we were not shown how to properly go thru the channels and HBO was not set up. Customer service was helpful.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Lisa,
    I do apologize for the rushed job on your installation of service and time was not taken for you to have a clear understanding of your services. I am glad to hear customer service was helpful to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please never hesitate to call. Customer service is here for you 24/7.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    Hi. We have had Mediacom for just over one year. We have had many issues with having lost service and and some other issues with wifi. Service tech when they have come were very courteous. Now we were not informed about channel changes or time changes.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Jeff,
    I do apologize for the service issues you have had. When you are talking about channel changes. I have some questions so that I can further assist you. Are you talking about channels that are missing from your line up or channels that have changed station numbers? And time changes are you talking about the appointment itself changing times or when a show is scheduled? If you could please leave me some additional feedback, I would be happy to answer your questions.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    I dropped TV and phone from my account at the end of April 2019 when I left AZ for the summer. Equipment was turned in at the local office that day. About a month later I started receiving reminders to turn in equipment, and some other robocalls that ask me to call back. There is NO reason for these calls as I’ve been told several time by customer service reps. There was one instance with my home controller that was resolved perfectly by the technical rep, Clay.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Susan,
    I have sent a ticket for you requesting the automated calls to stop. I will follow up with you in a couple of days to see if you are still receiving calls. I do apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    Seems like everyday the cable or internet goes out. Luckily the cable came back on before Mediacom to the rescue for the earliest appointment of one week away. You guys suck! Get your act together or I’m looking into DirecTV for my TV services.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Dr. Gresham,
    We are sorry to hear you are having issues with your service. I have sent an additional ticket for you after looking at the signals coming from your internet modem. I will wait for the ticket to come back. If we can’t solve the signal issues remotely, we may still need to schedule a trouble call to your home. Thank you for your patience. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Nick increased rating by 2 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Nick increased their star rating.

    Original Review: July 6, 2019

    We pay for 100 mbps Internet, At best we get 40 mbps. For nearly the last month service has been really erratic. We have an appointment tomorrow with Mediacom to try and straighten this out but I'm not holding my breath they are going to be able to fix this. If there wasn't such a government organized monopoly on the cable market, I would ditch Mediacom in a heartbeat.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Nick,
    We do apologize to hear you are having service issues. We see there was work done on 07-06. And we are continuing some work on 07-10. We will follow up with you after the visits to make sure everything has improved. Please feel free to reach out to Mediacom, we are open 24/7 in customer service to assist you.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    We’ve used Mediacom for so many years and we've been pretty satisfied. One thing though, when we have problems, they want to fix it over the phone. About the fourth time, I tell them they have to send somebody out and they will. We've been having a little trouble with our telephone system but we had the techs come out and take care of us promptly.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Dan,
    Thank you for your review. There are a lot of times Mediacom can trouble shoot over the phone and resolve your concern. This helps our customers with getting an immediate resolution and not taking any more of the customers time, waiting for a technician to arrive to their home. On your last trouble call a technician replaced a tap plate. So yes, this is something we would need a technician for. I do apologize we did not schedule the appointment sooner and resolve your issue quicker. Mediacom appreciates your patronage.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPriceStaff

    Reviewed July 3, 2019

    I am a new customer. I was quoted a price I would pay for just internet. I was happy with that. Then I was told to get the price I had to show proof of me being with a different provider to get the switch and save to get the price I was quoted. No big deal. I sent that to the email provided. Installation was scheduled for a Tuesday on the following week. I called that Monday to verify the billing. I was told that it did not show the switch and save yet and they couldn’t verify because it was a different department and they could not communicate with them. So I asked how do I know they received my email with my proof? They couldn’t answer me. So I said hold off on installation until my bill is correct.

    They said, "We can’t do that" and that they would cancel the service altogether. Feeling a little confused at how I was being treated as a first time customer I asked another question. "So will you call me when it is ready?" They said, "No sir." It is cancelled. I spoke to several supervisors supposedly and they had the same attitude. I said, "Fine send me the return label for the equipment they sent." I refuse to pay higher and have it retroactive later. I do not work that way. Especially when I read other reviews of people not getting it retroactive. So I was called a week later. This girl said she would try to figure it out. I have heard nothing for about a month now.

    I called this morning asking where is the return label. They asked no other questions and said, "It is on its way sir." Amazing customer service. They are too big to care. The provider I have now is horrible too. But they all are that way. You just have to choose the lesser of all the evils. Hope this helps. If you have an issue you will only get the front line. In other words the people who make the decisions hide and force the little people to do their dirty work. If I could give zero stars I would.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Clarence,
    Thank you for taking my call today, I am sorry the process of setting up service with Mediacom did not work for you. Thank you for your patience with me of explaining how the Switch and Save rebate program works and our installation process. With the information you gave me about how you wanted the service installed and the bad coax cable that was in the room, I just wanted to be very specific that we do not wall fish. I just don't want to cause you any additional frustration waiting for a technician that would not be able to complete the work you were requesting. If you have the cable replaced or you decide a different room would work, we would be happy to revisit the installation process with you. Thank you for considering Mediacom as your service provider.
    We hope to provide you with service in the future.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 2, 2019

    Polite service tech but I think he should have provided more information about starting router and modem. Your telephone support is very good and they helped me work through my questions. I was able to postpone service while we are back in Washington and hopefully my rates won't go up significantly when we restart our internet this October.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Candy,
    I do apologize our service technician did not spend more time with you setting up your internet service. I am glad our telephone support was there to help you. We look forward to seeing you back in Arizona in October. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Kristi increased rating by 4 stars.
    Customer Service
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Kristi increased their star rating on Aug. 9, 2019.

    Updated review: Aug. 9, 2019

    Beverly was fantastic! She was calm and actually took the time to research and talk to me and she pointed out I was in the wrong but she did it in the best way. For being wrong, I’ve never been happier! She was thorough and I’ve never meant anyone so calm, kind and patient. My husband was deployed and I was home alone with 2 kids and she was just so great to speak with.

    Original Review: July 1, 2019

    I have not had a Mediacom modem since 2013 yet I am still being charged for one I returned in 2013. I have called billing multiple times and went to the office in my neighborhood where I returned the modem and not one person has returned my call or offered a solution. I do not have my hand receipt anymore. It has been 6 years and it came off my bill at one point and I didn't think I would need it. I had a tech at my house about a year ago and they verified to the person on the other end that I do not have another modem; yet here we are. I am still being charged.

    I have even offered to buy the modem they say I have to just to get it removed from my bill but nothing has been done. NOTHING!!! They quite impatient with you and get feisty fast but they don't stop and think that I have been dealing with this for quite some time and am being charged $10 a month for a modem I do not have. I was told they keep all receipts but they do not have a copy of my return, how fortunate for them. Of course I do not keep mine for that long but again I offered to buy the modem to get it off my bill.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Kristi,
    Thank you for taking my call and giving me time to research the modem. We are showing it was a modem from 04-22-2016. Our team has not been able to find an inventory return for this specific modem. Per our conversation you were going to look for it one last time. If you cannot find the modem and want to purchase the modem it would be a 139.00 charge for purchase. After the purchase, we will be able to remove the 11.50 modem rental fee. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 30, 2019

    When you sign up they don’t tell you that it may take up to three weeks before they send someone to fix their connection outside so in the meantime no cable, no internet and no help from Mediacom. They are the worst in customer service! I have no option but to cut the cord.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Peter,
    Reviewing your account, I do show there have been service issues in your area. I do show we have adjusted your account for service issues up to 07-01-2019. I show we have rescheduled your appointment to 07-08-2019 1-5 pm. We do apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We are working hard on getting service issues resolved that are impacting your neighborhood and yourself. Mediacom appreciates your patience in resolving your service outages and we appreciate your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 29, 2019

    From Northern Minnesota, a temperature change of 20 degrees or more in a week is not uncommon especially in winter months. This would cause service issues, pixelation, loss of sound or signal. During the coldest days, no cable or internet for almost a week. Call customer service, the auto system hangs up on you for 3 days straight. Cancel service, get a $185 bill a month later, even though they said they owe you a refund when you cancelled.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Regina,
    I do apologize for the service outage you experienced this winter. Your service disconnected off our systems on 06/25/2019. The billing was sent on 06-22-2019 for the $185.00. I do see on 06-25-19 a revised final bill came out that will refund you $159.82. Our system will still generate a bill until all equipment is returned and services are removed by a technician out in the field. The final bill is giving your credits all the way back form 06-07-19. We have appreciated having your business and we are sorry to lose you as a customer.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 28, 2019

    Mediacom is a personal reference from people. They said to go with it over Frontier in this town. I've had five people call each day from Mediacom asking me if I want to add certain things on and but I have enough. They are always very friendly, and they always know what they need to say. And they're never rude or taken back when I'm like, "No, thank you. I'm not interested in that." So, I think they do a really good job. The service is perfect. The service is fast and it's what I need. I don't really need anything more.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Sydney,
    Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We are pleased you were referred to Mediacom for service. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Erik increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer Service
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Erik increased their star rating on Sept. 18, 2019.

    Updated review: Sept. 18, 2019

    I submitted this issue in late June and Mediacom was quick to respond to me. It took them about 2 months, multiple onsite visits and many phone conversations to figure out the problem was the cable that ran through my yard and not anything inside the house or a signal issue on their side.

    While I am very happy that the issue is taken care of now, and I am very happy with the professionalism they displayed, I am not happy with how long it took and how many house calls it required. When a representative was helping me either over the phone or in person, once a potential solution was found, the representative would treat the issue as if it was totally resolved.

    Original Review: June 27, 2019

    I moved down from Cedar Falls, where the internet provider is a community utility. Considering their service has been hailed by multiple US presidents, I was prepared for a drop in service quality. What I wasn't ready for was a mid tier internet package that can't handle a SINGLE voice line through Discord consistently. My phone does better than this on 3G. Whatever is going on needs to be addressed and it doesn't seem like I am the only customer in the area with inconsistent signal.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Evening Erik,
    I'm sorry that you are having issues with your new service. I see that you have internet with Mediacom but not phone service. If you can call in we would be happy to assist you with internet issues. Questions we need to answer, is the phone service the only problem you're having? Are you talking about when your home and your connecting your cell phone to our internet? Do you have a separate VOIP service that your are using through our internet service? We are here for you Erik 24/7, please call our customer service line so we can assist you. We appreciate your business and our waiting for your call.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed June 22, 2019

    The people I've dealt with at Mediacom were good and professional. The installation team was good too. They put everything where I wanted it to go. The internet is slow sometimes and interrupted once in a while but it’s okay. I watch TV off of the computer.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Steve,
    Thank you we appreciate you taking the time to let us know, we are doing a great job for you. Steve if you have any questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out to Mediacom. We are here 24/7 in customer support for your assistance.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed June 21, 2019

    I live in a senior living complex, and their base supplier seems to be Mediacom. When I wanted to be able to record, I turned to Mediacom and got the box. When my box went bad, it took some doing. But they were persistent and figured it out. They got me a new box and it worked. At the moment, I just got home from the hospital and I can get my normal channels, but I cannot get Netflix and the other movie channels. Other than that, it’s been satisfactory. Mediacom has worked well, and my recorder works great.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon David,
    First off, we are glad to hear you are back home from the hospital. Secondly, we want to thank you for giving us feedback that you are happy with our service besides a few minor issues. We do want to resolve your problems. If you can please call into our customer service line, we are here for you 24/7. We would be happy to find out why you cannot access your movie channels and Netflix. Mediacom appreciates your business.
    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 20, 2019

    In cleaning up old emails, I find this request to review a contact with Mediacom sent to me in December 2018. We were devastated by Hurricane Michael in mid-October and had probably called about any type of relief which might be available to us, as other utility service providers were offering up to 3 months of lowered rates, etc.

    The agent was not only arrogant about NO relief, but insisted that credit for the weeks we were without service did not warrant a partial credit. He also explained that our rates would INCREASE because we had no contract unless we would sign one, which he then sent over. With your service still only intermittent, we received the email for review, and didn't respond within the day or so remaining in which to respond, and it was then RETRACTED! So to say that I was dissatisfied would be a gross understatement. I actually hate that agent, and that sentiment easily transfers to the company itself. Because the local Consolidated Communications has such a severe backlog to hook-up all the customers you are losing, it is another 2 months until we can make the change ourselves. You are not nice people, and I hope a tornado, flood, fire, hurricane or some other natural disaster strikes that young man.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Good Afternoon Ann Marie,

    We do apologize for all the confusion. We have an associate from business that has tried to reach out to you. At your earliest convenience, if you can call back in or email we would appreciate the response. We know Hurricane Michael left its mark. People that were affected are trying to pick up the pieces even to his day. If anyone from our company has not been empathetic with you I deeply apologize. Thank you for choosing Mediacom as your service provider.

    Warmest Regards,

    Beverley Hiett

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