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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.

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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 Dec. 6, 2016

    The rates are outrageous for the service we receive. We have many channels but a lot of duplicates. I have good service for expanded basic cable but new customers get the same basic cable for about half the rate For 2 years that I pay. Not fair. No rates for senior citizens.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    Wow. This all started a few months ago when my 2nd TV with a converter box would regularly deny access to HD channels over 836. After multiple calls to CS and resetting / signal reset one operator came to the conclusion that the box itself was outdated and unable to function with the current system. She suggested a replacement and offered to send a tech (in a week!). I asked if I could bring the old equipment to Mediacom and just trade it out, she agreed it would be faster that way. So I unplugged it all, and drove to Mediacom. There, I was told that they do not have the new box, and a tech would have to come out and install. So we scheduled a tech to come out in another week.

    The tech arrives, I meet him outside with the old equipment to exchange for the new one. Turns out that he did not have access to it, it had to be ordered, and that field guys don't normally stock the box, and it isn't available at the local Mediacom store either. So we had to order the new one. His laptop was dead, so, with me there, he called the same CS phone I have to call, wait 10 minutes for an operator, then place the order with him to mail it to my house. (Just so the tech would not have to return, I would install it.) So he phoned the item in, while explaining to me that there isn't a dedicated phone line for service techs to dispatch. Mediacom is a phone company, there is NO excuse not to have a dedicated line for your staff to call in and avoid the 10 minute wait you already force on your customers.

    The repeated issue of me needing a new box, brought up by me on CS phone calls a multitude of times, somehow never made it to the tech, he admitted he was just going to check the TV (if it was old or something) and the connection (no connection issues). Several months of my time and poor signal could have been avoided, and valuable tech time could have been saved if: 1) Local outlets actually stocked all necessary equipment, and/or 2) The initial box replacement diagnosis resulted in the part being ordered and shipped immediately.

    Remarkably poor communication coming from a communications giant, with marked inefficiency and tedious, repetitive measures required by both your staff and customers to get a relatively simple issue resolved. Believe me, if I had other options for internet, I would choose them, but since we are just rural enough, Mediacom is the sole monopoly that offers service here. I have done the research to go with another provider, and it looks like we are stuck with the one option we do have.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Lewis,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    Unfortunately, I recently had to cancel my Mediacom Cable TV Services since I was no longer able to afford them. Although I attempted to work out more economical solutions with representatives at the Mediacom Customer Loyalty Service Center, there were no options available to suit my needs or budget. It seems like the overall trend today is towards 'more is better'... more channels, more packages, more movies, more music, more options, more selections, more sports, etc. and, of course, for more money!

    No basic packages or simple offerings designed for the single, individual home viewer, like me, who just wants to keep informed on local & national news, watch NFL games on the weekend, enjoy PBS programing or be entertained by a few favorite cable shows on the Discovery, National Geographic, Food Network, ID Discovery and History channels, for example. Hopefully, my Amazon Fire TV Stick (or a cheaper equivalent) will help fill the void that Mediacom Cable once filled in my life during the long, cold winter seasons here at the beach in Delaware. Happy holidays to everyone at Mediacom and best wishes for a great new year!

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Jeffrey,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    Had a appt., went to restroom, tech called. Am I supposed to carry phone to restroom with me? His call lasted 27 seconds. I called office told me sorry and he would be back out to me at 4. Well he never showed. Told I'd have a credit. Waiting...

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Joseph,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    I moved from a non-internet rural area, at which I had lived for 23 years, to a rural area with Mediacom and I love it! I never knew internet speeds could be so great! I always had to use my cell phone's wifi to even read emails. Now I can read emails and browse the web with speed. I would definitely recommend Mediacom to anyone who asks. A BIG THUMBS-UP!!!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    I have had internet issues from the date of installation. It still isn't working the way it should. I have paid a lot for a service I have had ongoing issues with. I have called several times and some agents were rude and not willing to help fix the problem. I lost all service and was expected to wait three days for someone to come out and fix it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Regina,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your Internet and contact you with a resolution.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    They were very understanding and really worked hard at problem solving. They were patient with me because I wasn't looking for credit but wanted to understand how the problem was occurring and actually changing the outcome. It appears that has happened and I appreciate everyone who listened and assisted in solving the problem.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    Service cut 3 times year by your techs because cable wasn't color coded, then it took 6 days each time to get repair service. Went to Rantoul office to switch box at 1:15PM & found note on door (be back at 2) when hours posted are 8-6. I question why my bill includes repair service when common phrase is "we will put you on a priority if there is a cancellation" & it never happens (6 days to get repair service is NOT service). 1 star rating is a GIFT with our account.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Stephen,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    Very happy with the service. I have family tv and 50 mbps internet. Other than a little trouble getting the digital cable box (tech forgot to tell me I needed it to receive all the channels) I am overall very happy. Mediacom sent me the box and helped me activate it (there was a little difficulty), customer service was very nice and extremely helpful. Simply outstanding!!!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    Service tech was excellent, knew exactly what to do and got cable back on quickly. Special kudos to customer service lady who helped get appointment moved up. Customer is elderly widow who can't drive and cable TV is her lifeline. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    Apparently the guest room TV was not set up correctly and I could not get it to show any programs. It was nobody's fault but my own, but I didn't know that. Your service person set it up so I could use it. He was very easy to talk with and he explained what happened and how I needed to use the set. I can't explain all the details, but it's working fine now.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    In the last 2 weeks, my cable and internet have gone out and had to be reset 3 times. This is normal for Mediacom I've decided, as this 2 week period is not unique. However, it is terrible customer service, and consumers should not have to pay Mediacom's rates for such poor service. In addition, even if the internet had not gone out the speeds become so low at times that connection is impossible as a device 'times out' due to slow speed. If I had another cable choice other than satellite I'd be there in a heartbeat, and frankly I might have to go to satellite anyway if Mediacom can't improve their service. I don't have these issues with Comcast at my second home in FL, even through tropical storms and hurricanes. No reason why Mediacom shouldn't be able to improve for its consumers.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Elizabeth,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your services and contact you with a resolution.

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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016

    I went with Mediacom because they were more available in our area. Their sales team was good at answering my questions, and the guy that installed my cable was nice and good. We have the internet too and just once in a while the internet would crash, but it's not very long. Just whenever there is heavy usage. When I go over my internet usage, we usually call and they were more than willing to help us upgrade our service and add a discount because we are good at paying our bill and everything.

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    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2016

    Our neighbor who had Mediacom told me about the service. I ended up getting Mediacom's cable services, and then for a couple of months, I had a computer and had their internet service, but now, I only have the cable. When I called Mediacom's office, they explained everything and led me to believe that the service would be for me. The gentleman that was here to install the equipment stayed long enough to get it all operating. Everything I have received seemed to be okay. I watch TV every evening and on the weekends, and through the week, I watch the news and other programs. As long as I have television, I would keep Mediacom because I never had any problem with them. I'm satisfied with the experience and I would really recommend them to a friend. They've always been right there when I needed to know something, and when I needed some work to be done, they did it for me.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2016

    Our modem went bad and we lost internet service. We troubleshot, then phoned our carrier (Mediacom) and scheduled a service call. An appt was made. We received 4 confirmation calls from Mediacom 3 days prior to our scheduled service date, all requesting we call to cancel if we are up and running or if we needed to reschedule with a phone number to call. We then received a notification from Mediacom that our service call was canceled. We called and were informed that someone "pushed a button" and canceled. This was NEVER an option in their messages, rather, there was a phone number to call. We rescheduled. The day after rescheduling we received notification, via email (keep in mind, we have no internet except in public places so thankfully we were NOT HOME) that our service call had been canceled, which was 5 days before our rescheduled service call.

    We phoned to get an explanation and was informed that someone "hit the button to cancel the service". There are only 2 people in our home, 1 who was 4 states away and the other who was on the job from 8-5 at the time this supposedly happened. We arrived home to discover a confirmation message on our answering machine from Mediacom regarding our scheduled service call with a number to CALL IF we needed to cancel or reschedule. Once again, there is no BUTTON TO PRESS option to cancel in their message, just a phone number to call.

    It amazes us that we are informed we took action that is NOT feasible. We inquired why we received reminders several times a day, several days prior to our service date, and they had no clue as to why that happened. When we wanted an explanation as to the canceled service calls (x2) and expressed there was no "button" to press, we were informed this was basically their system. Needless to say, this is such a gross display of disregard; so we immediately canceled our service with Mediacom after decades.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Hello Malinda,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your appointment and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2016

    I had Mediacom Cable years ago and it was good. It can be a bad weather and our TV won't go off like other cables so we liked that at that time. When there's a problem, I call the reps and they don’t have to come and see where the problem is coming from. They work and fix it right away. There's no waiting like others. Then the installer was very nice and friendly. He installed another box from the outside, came back inside, put the plate and hooked up the cables. All in all, I'm satisfied with my experience with Mediacom.

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    Ryan increased rating by 3 stars.
    Customer ServiceStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Ryan increased their star rating on Dec. 3, 2016.

    Updated review: Dec. 3, 2016

    Mediacom responded to my issues in a very professional and timely manner. They quickly listened to my issues and sent a very knowledgeable tech to service my home and fix the issues. The only thing preventing a 5-star review is the initial issues with the first couple of calls I made to support. Their customer service team really did a good job fixing the situation and solving the problems.

    Original Review: Dec. 1, 2016

    I have reached out to Mediacom at least 5 times over the past 3 months about low upload speeds. When I say low, we are looking at about .01-.05. I pay for their highest speed residential package. One of their support people hung up on me and an email has also gone unanswered. I use Skype for Business for calls for my business and when the internet is unstable, my voice becomes inaudible on the line. The best they've done is dispatch a tech (who did not call me 15 minutes before arrival so I could meet him, as was promised) came out and he said everything looked "okay" and it must have been an isolated incident. He didn't even have access to everything inside my house to check my modem or anything else.

    Repeated instances of poor customer service and a total lack of care from anyone I've spoken within multiple instances of trying to resolve this has forced me to look at changing to AT&T DSL, which is the only other choice in my area. Mediacom is currently the only cable internet provider and I would have to have to downgrade my speed to DSL, but I absolutely cannot operate on unstable internet. Essentially one day per week I will have an extended period of unworkable hours at total random.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Ryan,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and services, and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2016

    I'm sure pleased with the customer service and polite demeanor of the person I dealt with at Mediacom. Thanks for your help with the internet service cost at my vacation home. I'm a happy customer and I will recommend Mediacom to all my neighbors.

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    Chris increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServiceStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Chris increased their star rating on Dec. 2, 2016.

    Updated review: Dec. 2, 2016

    Things were resolved. The agent here in Milton made it so the tech made it to the house a lot sooner. But being hung up by a tech 2 days earlier did not go over well for me at all. I will from here on out deal with the office directly.

    Original Review: Nov. 30, 2016

    So here it is day one. The only good part of the experience was the man that hooked it up. After that about 2 hours later the power went out. After the power came on the modem did not boot on right. Only the power and port that the computer hooks into came on. I called tech support and was told that because I was a new account that the only way to get it working again was for a tech to come out and reboot the modem. I was then disconnected with her so I had to call back. The next person tells me it's a bad modem to bring it to the shop and get a new one. He also set up an appointment for a tech support guy to come out, which is 3 days later. So in less than 24 hours of wanting internet they are here. But now have to wait 3 days to get it turned back on because of a power outage. This happens again next time we lose power I will stick to AT&T DSL slow service. They always fixed me the same day.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Hello Chris,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your service and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2016

    Got a good deal to add cable TV. Installer came when I wasn't home, I had a family member there. Spoke to him on the phone. He insisted on installing new internet modem for "free" and promised we would not incur monthly charges for it. I said multiple times that we don't need it, but he persisted. I had to run to a meeting, so I finally said ok if it's free because I didn't want to argue more. Got our first bill and found $8.50 monthly charge for the modem. Had to call to replace with original modem. Representative did not apologize for this and only refunded first month. Networking support guy provisioning the old modem was very unfriendly.

    I am an I.T. professional and work as a network administrator. I explained that we have issues with internet signal being inconsistent and this is noticeable in ping tests and in normal internet usage. He would not listen to me and insisted I run silly tests to check internet speed which made no sense if the internet is inconsistent. It can be high one minute and near zero the next. He scheduled a repair appointment, but I would hate to have to deal with this guy again. He was like an unfriendly robot.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2016

    Mediacom is the complete worst. They set you up with appointments and claim they call you to confirm and then don't ever show up at all. And when you call them back they tell you they are going to come back out and they still never show up. They even had the nerve to offer me a 20.00 credit when all I wanted was for my internet service to be fixed so that I could complete my school assignments. If you want better customer service you might want to find another company because this one sure isn't the one.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Hello Teresa,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your appointment and contact you with a resolution.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2016

    I have had Mediacom's internet service for a year and a half and have had nothing but problems. I started out with the Prime package and had so many issues with my internet not working or being extremely slow that I caved and upgraded to the Prime Plus package which is supposed to have speeds of 50Mbps. It isn't any better unfortunately. I previously had AT&T U-verse when I lived in Illinois and had only one issue in 6 years which was resolved very quickly. I work from home so having a reliable internet connection is essential. I've contacted Mediacom two or three times but they always tell me that they can't see anything wrong with my signal. I think there's only one other company that services this area, so hopefully their internet is better.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Bethany,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2016

    When I called to order service I very carefully asked specifically what channels, tv services (dvr) and Internet speed etc I would be getting. The tech came out after no-showing the first time and installed a box without a dvr. When I questioned this he stated the order didn't show dvr, but he had one in his truck (very old - and now completely doesn't work after 4-5 months). I was surprised when I was only receiving 5 channels. I called and they said this is what I ordered, because that is what is says on the computer. Then the bill comes and it is $30 more per month than I was quoted. They tell me there isn't a written contract to confirm what I was told on the phone for price and channels.

    Then the second bill comes and now I am getting Internet usage overages. I call again and am told that they have a recording of what was offered when I signed up. I ask for that - they tell me that I will receive a call back in 48 hours - no phone call. Call again and they say I will get a call within 24 hours - no call. Another call - finally the 4th call I am told they will listen to it but I can't listen to it. She says "this is what you ordered" - end of discussion. In my area, this is the only option - so I guess they can treat you like this. Get everything in writing! They are not an honorable company.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Shari,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

    Vincent increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServicePrice
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Vincent increased their star rating on Nov. 29, 2016.

    Updated review: Nov. 29, 2016

    Thanks for the prompt professional service Mediacom.

    Original Review: Nov. 26, 2016

    It seems the southeastern U.S. gets the worst service/product delivery from Mediacom. I've had the 10mb service for several years and it performed ok even though it was more expensive than most similar services. Now that I have their premium 100mb service my internet is up and down like a seesaw. Lately my download speeds at best have been 4mbs nowhere near the 100 I pay for. Mediacom knows when there are going to be outages or maintenance issues but they won't let YOU know. Get near your bandwidth limit and every browser you use will show a red bar with notice. Why won't you do the same for scheduled repair and maintenance?

    Make an appt for repair service after going through their ridiculous automated audio script bot and they set your appt for 2 weeks. Then you get reminder calls automatically every day trying to get you to cancel your appt because service is back online even though the issue is not fixed. They are the only high speed provider in my town and they pay to keep it that way. I'm not happy with their poor service and poor customer service. Only reason they get two stars is because most of the time when it works it's fine albeit you don't get the bandwidth you pay for all the time. It just doesn't work consistently like you think you should get for 70 bucks a month.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Vincent,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and services, and contact you with a resolution.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2016

    Representative was very knowledgeable and understanding to my request! She completely absolved the issue. After explaining the situation she was able to change the billing to reflect the order working. I really liked the way she explained all items and was very consumer friendly. Wish all companies were as good as she was. Hope I don't have to contact again, but would be happy to work with her on any situation.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2016

    I have tried again to sign up for cable service with Mediacom Cable. They do not show for the first appointment and have to call back and set up a second time. When they do show I had three tv's getting local channels. When they leave only one TV now works. I have called to have them come back and fix this. They do not show again for this appointment. I call back and again do not show!!! I had said if they do not show to cancel my account. They give lip service to caring but do nothing. This is a monopoly that could care less about its customers. Everyone should contact their congressman to get this monopoly stopped and bring in competition. This is the only way to get any type of service from this industry. For now looks like I will be going to arbitration.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Hello Greg,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your appointment and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCoverage

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2016

    I don't think that Mediacom is a good company. I just moved to Iowa and I was confused about my payment period. I know it was gonna be covered and there's nothing wrong but instead, they just shut off the service. I didn't like that and they didn't even contact me to give me the opportunity to fix it. I only had them for about a week before they turned it off. I had cable, internet, and phone and the internet never worked when I had it. I made an appointment for them to come out and fix the box. They said they would send someone out. The appointment came up, but it was already shut off. I would not recommend them to anybody because they're not a fair company. Everybody go through things, anything can happen.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Sharon,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2016

    We recently moved into a new house in Wayzata. We had a number of options for cable and internet service, but unfortunately, we chose Mediacom. The company sent out a technician on a Wednesday to hook up our service, but the hook was done inefficiently and, as it turns out, improperly. To make matters worse, the technician would not spend time with us showing us how the system works - nor did he leave information behind on how we could get more information. About an hour after he left the house, the TV no longer worked. No signal. We tried everything - and did the usual phone calls with a remote "expert" - but the answer was that the issue could not be fixed. In other words, the in-home technician left us with a service that wasn't working from the start. The folks on the phone were of no help - so we asked for a service call to get our service STARTED!

    We were told the earliest appointment was Sunday - five days later. No one could come before then. Really??? On Sunday morning, a Mediacom machine dialed my cell phone. I was actually in the bathroom and couldn't get to the call in time before it went voicemail. No matter - Mediacom's machine cancelled our service appointment. I called to reschedule - and was told the next appointment available was in a week. Really??? Why have a machine call the house once - and not try again? The service representative said he didn't know. Why not have someone come to our house as a priority, since the service was never connected properly? The service representative said he didn't know. I can honestly say - not one person I've talked to at Mediacom cares about whether they keep a customer of lose one. When a cable company cannot get to your house in less than a week, they should lose their franchise. I hope they do.

    The level of customer service would put any other business out of business, but for the monopoly franchise our town gives them. I urge everyone not to use Mediacom if you have any other choice. They do not put the customer first - I'm pretty sure they don't put the customer in the top twenty. Cable companies are not known for service, but Mediacom makes Comcast look like the concierge at a fine hotel. DO NOT USE MEDIACOM.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Bob,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs
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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2016

    Have been trying to get service from this company for a week now. Technician came the first day and was poorly trained. Told us he had never worked in a house with multiple phone lines. He was completely confused about where to locate the router. Was out of his depth. The tv worked for 5 minutes but then there were issues and he left.

    Since that time we have tried to get a serviceman out to the house. This morning they were supposed to come between 8 and 12. They called my husband's cell and he couldn't get to the phone quick enough to answer. But he called right back and we were told that they couldn't come since we missed the call so the appointment was automatically cancelled. My husband asked for a supervisor who said they would come back before 8 pm. We waited all day. Nobody showed up. Called again. Now they say the next available appointment is 7 days from now! So if you want a company that sends technicians to your home that aren't properly trained then this is the company for you! Internet speed is also very slow. In short, incompetent people come to your house and the people who answer the phones are far away. Couldn't care one iota about service.

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    Rita,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2016

    The salespeople were helpful. The installation people came in and did what they had to do, however, some wires that were supposed to be hidden were left outside. The whole cable outside that runs to the box was left out in the yard and we had to go up on the roof and fix it up. There was already a line here but they decided to do it fast and just added another line so they put a big, long cord around the mobile home. They also left wires on the floor. Because of the reception where we live, we couldn’t get anything else except Mediacom Cable, but it turned out to be a good experience with them. We have the internet, cable TV, and home phone. The service is good and I like it.

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2016

    I've had Mediacom for about a year. It's been trouble from the start. It took almost 3 weeks to get it installed. I've been without cable more times than I can count. It takes at least a week to get someone out here to look at it. I ordered the box for my son's t.v. back in May still haven't received it. They say it's on backorder. It just seems like the problem is never resolved with them. They don't have techs on weekends and I work an hour from home so trying to schedule a time is next to impossible because they don't have anything later than 5 pm. I'm just beyond frustrated with Mediacom.

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2016

    I like Mediacom but it’s gotten so expensive that I had to drop HBO this month. I just can’t handle $160 a month anymore. I only have their cable service and I’ve been trying to get the new listings. Mediacom changed some of the listings. I was in Florida and everyone here says it will be there in three or four days. The last time I called would be five weeks ago this Friday. I can’t seem to get anybody to send me a listing of the stations and I don’t understand why.

    But their service is a lot better now than it was at first. It’s gotten quite good. Most of the installers seemed like real nice young men. They’ve always been on time. They don’t mess around. They get right at it, get it fixed, and get out. I've been satisfied with the service, but I hope it doesn’t keep going up to where a lot of us can’t afford all the things we like on it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2016

    I've always been happy with Mediacom's cable TV service. If it goes out, they get out as soon as they can even in bad weather and gets the problem fixed. I would recommend Mediacom to other people. They’ve always been nice to talk to when I called.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016

    We're on our third year with Mediacom now, outages are frequent, and they STILL have not trenched in our cable. It took them forever to get us hooked up in the beginning too, had to come back several times before they were able to get it done. The cable is going across our driveway, and we have to unhook it every time we want to access our north gate. It's an all around shoddy installation. It takes forever to get a tech to show up, or to even get anyone on the phone. We've pretty much given up, so many people here dissatisfied. We're most likely switching as soon as we can get out of this contract.

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    Aubry,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and services, and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016

    The only thing I would truly change about Mediacom is to eliminate channel 7 from your line-up unless it is used 24/7. Often when I'm hitting the Favorites button on my remote my fat fingers will touch the 7 and then my TV is paused for a while.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016

    I was watching TV one Saturday night at a little after 10:00 and on the screen, it became, "You All Standby". I couldn't change channels or anything and all I could do was turn it off. When I got up the next morning, it was the same thing so I called the 800 number. I got a very nice lady and she got it set up in no time at all.

    And sometimes in the winter, the weather messes up the cable but I just have to wait and they always get it straightened out.

    All in all, I've been totally happy with them and my experience couldn't be any better. That's why I've been with them for so many years. Except for my high cable bill, I've always trusted Mediacom and I've been with them since '85. Of course, I pay for what I get. Other people go to these other satellite companies and a lot of them have had problems. I've also had problems with Mediacom but they usually get them fixed, but the ones with the satellite? They usually go back to something else. So I've always been satisfied with Mediacom. Their sales team has always been excellent and they have a very terrific staff all over working for them. Also, I live in Knoxville, Iowa and the people at our local office are always simply great.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016

    When I first moved here, Mediacom was what they had in the building. I just had two people come in and got Mediacom and I've been happy with it ever since. When the installers first came though, somehow the box that connects my phone and the TV weren't working right. So they brought me out a smaller box, put in, and I haven't had a bit of problem since.

    I always get a lot on TV with Mediacom since in order to get the channels I want, I had to get a specific package. There are channels on it which I don't watch, but I do watch the channels that I like. I get a lot of sports. I also want my music channels, Western channel, and History channel. I also watch the biblical channels. I usually watch TV a little bit in the morning, from 7:30 sometimes up to 8:39. Then in the afternoon, if I'm up there, I'll turn it on and I'll listen to something while I'm doing something else. But usually my TV is mainly in the evening, from 7:00 up to bed time.

    Most of their people have been very friendly and down-to-earth with me. The only issue I had was with one guy when I called the company a while back. My bill went up quite a bit so I called to see if I could lower it somehow. The guy said that they didn't have any programs at that time. So I then called one of the company's top women and they got it settled for me. I still got the same program but I had to sign a new contract for two years. But other than that, I have not had any problems with Mediacom's people. I still have my Mediacom because they always work with me. I'm very satisfied and I'd recommend this company to anybody.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2016

    So far Mediacom has been great. If I have a problem, they come and fix it. Sometimes, due to the fact that it's not our fault that the problem happened, they won't charge me. They also gave more channels. I just switched over to TiVo and the rep came in, spot on checked yesterday and brought our new boxes. He installed everything perfectly and quickly. Their sales team is also very professional and courteous.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2016

    From the start Mediacom made me wait almost a whole month to get my cable and internet started. I even ran into a cable provider in my same apartment complex and he was doing 3 other apartments that day but couldn't do mine. The day the guy came he did not come until the very last minute. They told me it could be from 8 a.m. until 4. He came after 4. As far as quality I have had constant internet outages. I am paying over $200 for my service and my HBO GO goes in and out constantly. This is everyday thing. The internet is slower than usual for some reason.

    Also as I tried getting to this site on my phone it took about 5 mins to load. The prices are outrageous especially getting it started. I think I paid $150 to install service. Just overall not happy for paying this much and getting poor service. This is the only cable service provider available to me. We cannot even have satellites here at all. So forcing residents to buy Mediacom pretty much is what they do and this is a complete scam if you ask me. The only reason I have it is because I have no other choice.

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    Samantha,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    V. increased rating by 1 star.
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    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, V. increased their star rating on Dec. 15, 2016.

    Updated review: Dec. 15, 2016

    I get an average 30mbps now after all the fixes. Still, it's not what I pay for 100mbps. 30mbps is better than nothing to get my work done.

    Original Review: Nov. 17, 2016

    Made three appointments and Limited technicians available to fix issues. It takes 5 days to get an appointment and then tech doesn't show-up. Takes another 5 days to reschedule the appointment. This is one of the poor customer support I have ever experienced. I have clearly provided the instructions. There will be someone at home and also provided the contact phone number and alternative number. When my first appointment was made tech says they called. I don't see any calls, missed call or voice mail nor a call to alternative phone number or ringed a door bell. The tech noted in records that they called. This is simply ridiculous and just making it up. Now I have constantly drop connection, no internet, and my work is held up. Very bad experience with Mediacom internet service. Having 100mbps doesn't make any good. When others used the Internet in same area the number drops very low.

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    Hello Vinod,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your service issues and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2016

    Customer service call center is completely worthless so they will schedule a tech appointment which will take a minimum of 6 days. My 88 year old mother was without a phone for 8 days along with internet. Internet goes out more than I change underwear which is daily.

    UPDATED ON 01/19/2017: 8/14/16 received notice that Mediacom would be upgrading their internet network at an ADDITIONAL modem cost of $2.50/month. The additional charge would begin with the September 2016 billing statement. The notice gave customers a choice to opt out online which I did on 8/14/2016. I also sent a certified notice of opt out which was received by Mediacom on 8/22/2016. The scandalous Mediacom is still charging me the additional unauthorized $2.50/month. I have gone to the local office and sent another certified letter to no avail. ALSO, the December 2016 billing statement declared that the internet upgrade is STILL not operational yet the con artists have been charging for it since September 2016.

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    Jackie,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your mother's services and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaffReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2016

    I have had Internet with Mediacom since September of 2015. In August I had them come out to install cable with Tivo in 2 rooms and family cable within my 2 other rooms as well as a land line. Mediacom now sends out your boxes direct to your house. I received a main Tivo box and the additional smaller box that connected to my Tivo for my bedroom. The tech came out, I explained to him what he was supposed to install. He spent a couple hours on installation then left. Never offered to show us anything regarding our cable. My kids were not home at the time of installation, when they came home a few days later they went into their rooms to watch TV and did not even have cable.

    I called Mediacom to find out they didn't even send all the proper equipment to be installed (how you mess that up I'll never understand) and they didn't install my land line either so I had to wait 12 days for the equipment and the tech to come out and properly install my services. All I was offered for this inconvenience was a $20.00 credit. Since my cable had been installed I have consistently had issues with all of my services. My Internet disconnects itself DAILY and nothing has changed on our end! They constantly send out techs and it is never resolved. I have now refused to pay for a service that I am not receiving and they have now disconnected my services.

    I called again today to get this resolved and was offered a $50.00 credit. Are you kidding me? My services haven't worked properly in 3 months and my bills is $140.00 a month!!! I have to continually open my doors to these technicians. The only appointment times they are willing to give me fall between 8 and 5 and like every other red blooded American I have a full time job and cannot make that work. I'm tired of the horrible services they are OK with providing to their customers and something needs to be done!

    I sent them a private message containing my phone number early this morning and never received a call back. So I came home and called Mediacom again to try to resolve this ongoing issue and was told by the manager I spoke to that basically this whole entire situation is my fault because I cannot make myself available between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm for a technician to come to my house for the millionth time, when frankly I should never have to have a tech come to my house once my services are installed. I am outraged over this and will be contacting my lawyer regarding this in the morning as well as all of the local news stations. I have several conversations in my email from the million times I have spoke with Mediacom regarding my Internet, cable, and all around customer service issues. I'm highly unsatisfied with this service.

    For some reason the concept of providing a reliable service to consumers is lost with Mediacom. I have spent more time trying to resolve my service issues with Mediacom than I spend at my job. It's amazing because they honestly think I should continue to pay them despite the fact that they do not provide the services they promise to provide. I figure I should bill them for the amount of time I have had to invest in trying to get my services to work properly because let's face it why should my time be free? I can't help but notice I'm not even close to the only person with this complaint and frankly we all need to band together and stop them from treating their customers this way. Their customer service agents aren't helpful in the least bit. I call and every single person I speak to tells me that I need to speak to someone else. Then I'm told they are going to escalate the situation just find out in the long run it was never escalated.

    I know they can look and see the outrageous number of times my Internet disconnects itself from the network, this happens on a daily basis. I have a router that logs every single time this happens. Their resolution is just unplugged your router and your modem and then plug them back in. The issue with that is 1.Nothing changed since you installed my service why should I ever have to reset anything and 2. I have a very expensive router (because I used to have Mediacom wireless router and that was a piece of ** and completely unreliable) and unplugging my router that often cannot be good for it! Mediacom doesn't seem to understand that I'm not paying my bill because they are not providing me with anything.

    My electricity has NEVER been disconnected and the reason for that is, because when I come home and flip the light switch my lights turn on every time and if for some reason they do not the power company will compensate its customers without even being asked to do so! I cannot say the same for Mediacom. Mediacom is in business strictly to rip people off! It's unfair and disgusting that such a large corporations takes advantage of people. Unless you can actually do something and have some pull to help me out do not reach out to me because I am sick of investing all of my time into this with no resolution ever. The definition of resolution is solving the issue. My issues with Mediacom have never been solved! MEDIACOM HAS TEMPORARILY BANDAGED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NEVER ACTUALLY FIXED ANYTHING!!!

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    Hello Brien,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding service and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2016

    A number of years ago I had DIRECTV and I didn't have television for a couple of weeks. I was thoroughly disgusted, dumped it and came to Mediacom. I have them for 20 years now. Their reps were great and very professional. Any of the repair people that I’ve called for some kind of service over the years have done their job, explained whatever was wrong and and left within a short period of time. I'm happy and satisfied with the service. However, I got a little problem right at the moment. When I'm switching channels, the number eight does not want to come up on the handset. I have to jock it around a couple of times to get it to come in. I would really appreciate if somebody could look at it. It's irritating.

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    Thank you for your feedback Margaret!

    We greatly appreciate your longtime service. It's customers like you who have made everything we've done as a company possible. Thank you. Hopefully we can have another great 20 years!

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2016

    We've had our cable through Mediacom for 30 years. I'm happy with the services so far but my husband got aggravated one time when he got on the phone with them. He's having trouble and they were trying to sell him a phone and a computer. The cable's all we need since we use it for morning news and stock channels. Mediacom is good but I think since we've had these little HD boxes, it seems like the TV goes out more often a little bit more than it used to.

    In fact, we had a little trouble with our cable recently. A guy from Mediacom called and they said they'd call back in 45 minutes. The 45 minutes went but no call. We got cut off once and then finally after about six hours and at least three or four phone calls, we got some girl to help us try to work out the problem. We looked behind everything, checked all the serial numbers and finally it's just stuck on this one station and it won't move. It happened after all of our TV were off. So we got an appointment now to have a Mediacom representative to come. But they said they couldn't come until next Wednesday, the 16th. So far, we haven't had a good experience on that day, but I do hope they're still coming.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2016

    I fell and broke a lot of bones. I'm tied up at home and I like to watch Westerns and whatever else is on. We get our reception well from Mediacom and I'm happy with them. I'm satisfied with everything except all that interference happening every once in a while, but it's not as bad as it was. Whatever it is they're doing, Mediacom is progressing a little bit.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2016

    I have a son that uses a lot of gigs on his tablet to help make it so we wouldn't go over every month. They claimed to have bumped us up a package and never did. They claim excellent customer service but they were rude and didn't help so we tried it again and once again they did not bump us up. I truly believe they love overcharging people for internet usage, love claiming to help only in the end to continue to overcharge every single week. It was as if they weren't restarting our usage every month. I read off the days we got overcharged and asked when does our usage begin and end and got no answer what's that tell you bad, bad place that loves to rip people off.

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    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2016

    I signed up for our internet about a year ago with Mediacom because I liked the bundle with the TV and computer all in one bill. A box was recently mailed to me with Xtream on it but I don't know how to install it. It would be nice if somebody comes in to do it. Other than that, I'm watching TV, playing on the computer, and sitting right in front of the phone about all day, and I've had no problem with them in my daily life. I'm happy with them. If I had any problems, they're taken care of. I would recommend Mediacom to anybody else.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2016

    Let me start out by saying the few interactions I have had with actual humans has been great. I realize the people in the trenches have little to do with my issues. That being said, have been without TV now for 4 days this time around. It has been intermittent now for a couple of months. My first complaint in August was responded to by telling me a tech would be by in 2 weeks, I had already been trying to resolve this over the phone for 8 days. I got pissed off and filed a complaint with the FCC and lo and behold someone was available in 2 days. The tech checked out the system and replaced the cable box and we were good after 11 days. Since then we have had intermittent TV loss until 11/8/16.

    TV goes out at dusk comes back on (certain stations) around 10 and then will go out for a day or 2. I made a complaint to Mediacom online and they had a tech there the next day I thought I would die. Unfortunately the TV was operating as he came by before dusk and he told there was nothing he could do. He did tell me the signal strength was low and he spent most of his time going to customers homes and telling them there was nothing he could do. They seem to have an infrastructure issue and seem to be unwilling to resolve it. I am in contact with an attorney as I am tired of paying for 30 days of service and getting 10-15% less time of being able to use it. Anyone in NE NC having the same issues? Contact me maybe we can get a class action lawsuit started.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your services and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2016

    Mediacom sucks because for the last six months, they're more off than on. It's a 50-50 chance. Like today, I opened my business at 1:30 this morning, and we've only had internet on for 35 minutes out of the whole day. Our cable has only been on for nine hours at the most. So it's been off three or four hours, and I don't know if it's my system. I have had a couple of people come out at our home, but they just said that we had other rooms on and that was draining it down. They unhooked it, but we still haven't had better service.

    On the other hand, their sales team is good. They gave me a schedule right away of when they were to come out. The installation team was pretty good about explaining everything to me and putting the system in where it needed to go, and explained why most of the time it didn't work. I got their phone, cable, and internet services. I use them for my business, by three college students that live with me, and for personal use, and my experience has been pretty good.

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    Hello Michellyn,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. We’ve just recently partnered with Consumer Affairs which now allows us to respond to customer concerns through the website. I will personally research your concerns regarding your service outages and contact you with a resolution.

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    JT increased rating by 4 stars.
    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingPriceStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, JT increased their star rating on Nov. 14, 2017.

    Updated review: Nov. 14, 2017

    I thought I had made it clear that things were resolved in a great and satisfying way. The team at Mediacom came through and were simply excellent. They got things done and resolved the problem and I now have a cable box that works well. I'm very happy and satisfied. Sometimes it does pay to speak up when all other efforts to resolve things have failed. Now, if I can just get Mediacom to help resolve my other cable TV connection that keeps dropping a channel, I will be over the top happy.

    Original Review: Nov. 13, 2016

    When I moved to my current residence, Mediacom was the only thing available. As part of the rent, management subscribes to basic cable through Mediacom. I looked into adding Hallmark Movies & Mysteries after I saw that they offered a special package containing several channels of which that was part. The cost was quite low somewhere around an extra $15/month. I called and spoke with a man who was not at all interested in giving me any kind of deal as a first-time customer which many other businesses (cable/phone, etc.) often do for first-time customers. So be it -- their loss.

    Ten months passed. I again saw a package deal with HM&M and called MC to inquire. The woman was very nice. She assured me, "Of course, we can give you that" and even offered to waive hookup charges. I concluded that maybe the reviews were those with bad experiences. I wanted to believe the best about MC. A week after the equipment arrived in the mail a technician came out to hook up the boxes. I was initially confused because the sales gal had said she was trying to avoid having to use "boxes." I decided to wait and see.

    The day arrived for the tech to hook up my package deal. From the moment I opened the door, this man had a chip on his shoulder. Mad because he knocked on the wrong apartment, he stewed over the annoying apt numbering system in my building (to his credit, I agree). My attempts to empathize did not bring relief to him and soon his grumpiness was taken out on me despite my efforts. He encountered problems with getting a reception, spoke with 3 different people, and got nowhere. Finally, he gave up claiming he did everything he could and recommended I call to set up "another" tech visit to get it straightened out. Okay, so it wasn't the end of the world.

    I called after he left and spoke with a very nice gal in Customer Service. She tried to help but also failed to access reception for HM&M. The only option left was to set up another tech visit. BTW, in my different conversations with Customer Service, supervisors were consulted and yet, not one person figured out the problem.

    The second tech turned out to be pleasant, an employee of MC who understood the system. I learned that the first tech was not employed by MC but was rather a hired-out contractor. This tech saw that the contractor hooked the boxes up wrong. But it didn't end there. After correcting the cables, he still could not access HM&M. Finally, when he reviewed my account, he noticed that I had NO package on my account. In other words, I was NOT signed up for any HM&M limited package but instead was signed up for HD cable boxes (which I frankly don't care to have much less pay for if I don't need to). Then I recalled the original salesperson wanting to avoid the need for the boxes and just get regular HM&M channel on the package. Talk about confusing! I ordered this "limited" package under the agreement that I would receive HM&M as part of it for a small price.

    My question therefore is: If that package deal was not a part of the arrangement I signed up for and not noted in my account records, why then didn't the various reps notice that when they referred to my account notes? HM&M is apparently available only as part of Family TV (which includes Local Plus TV) costing something to the tune of $80/month. BIG difference from what I was originally told and what I also saw in the earlier package deal. Each was aware that I wanted HM&M which was why I was continually instructed to input HM&M channel that continually failed. Apparently, NO ONE noticed my account consisted of only HD boxes with no package deal and therefore, NO extra channels. Before the second technician left, he told me that I would have to (again) contact MC to get this resolved and the "entertainment" package added.

    In conclusion, either there seems to be a number of inept people working at MC, or a scenario reminiscent of Cool Hand Luke's "What we have here is a failure to communicate," or they don't have a clue to the "deals" offered, or the system is seriously flawed. How could it be that no one noticed this one important fact -- a missing added package deal? Perhaps the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing.

    After calling MC for the last time to figure this out and move on with life, the young woman was the first one who realized what was going on. She couldn't find any "entertainment package." She was extremely nice and understanding, and certainly understood my growing frustration and anger. Ultimately, this goes back to the original person who took my order. Had she known better, and noted accordingly, all of this could have been averted. Even though she was very pleasant, her lack of knowledge ultimately caused a boatload of frustration not to mention time and more.

    To top it off, MC was going to make me take the package to the UPS office to send the equipment back but after protesting, in part because I have severe rheumatoid arthritis which makes carrying bulky items awkward and difficult, she offered to waive the cost. All this to say, that I was so excited about getting Hallmark M&M at a wonderful rate I could afford only to be led along for all this time when it never existed. Shame on Mediacom.

    It is very unfortunate that this company seems to perpetuate its reputation of which I am adding to. I really dislike giving negative reviews but in all good conscience felt this needed a review, good or bad. I would have much rather written a glowing report. Apart from the first tech who was horribly rude, the people have been extremely nice. However, nice only goes so far.

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    Jan,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your cable services and contact you with a resolution.

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2016

    Mediacom believes they can raise their prices while offering sub par service and poor customer service. If you ever disconnect and try to reconnect, they will rake you over the coals and try to squeeze every last penny they can from you. I called to have them disconnect service on the first of November, they left it on for two weeks and decided to turn service off on a Saturday. I find it ridiculous they would wait until a weekend to terminate service. This practice is only in place to inconvenience the customer. I called to upgrade service and when I eventually asked to talk to their customer service manager they revoked all offers and put me on a call list. I waited an hour before calling back myself just to get belittled by their customer service manager. They revoked all offers and sent me on my way. They are running a monopoly and feel like they can do whatever they please with no recourse.

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    Hello Ray,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your package and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2016

    I have cable TV, telephone, and internet services with Mediacom and everything has been great. I had no problems during the installation but if I do, I just call them and they tell me what to do and we walked through it. I turn the television on in the morning when I get up and it stays on all day. Everything is working well.

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    Contract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2016

    Very happy with my service, but the price has went up and was supposed to be a locked in price since I did a 2 year contract. I'll give member services a call and see if it's anything I've missed on my part. If not then I may switch to a different service next year.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2016

    Mediacom has more to offer, and we have the TiVo now. Plus, we have the computer, the TV set and the home phone. Their sales team has been pleasant and knowledgeable. However, we've had a little problem with my phone dropping meaning, I'm talking, and they can hear me but I can't hear them. They don't quite have that figured out. Nonetheless, everything was good. During the installation, the people came on time, got done what they needed to get done, and fixed what they needed to fix. Furthermore, Mediacom always sends somebody that pretty much knows what they're doing.

    Their services have been great. For some reason, we don't get 5, 8 and 13, which are Des Moines channels, because we get the other side of the state which is problematic because we live in Des Moines for 40 years. We're more interested in that part of the state than the other but it is what it is. That place was five miles from here and they can get the channels but we can't. Other than that, it was a pleasant experience with Mediacom.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2016

    Mediacom has been wonderful to deal with and the installers were quick. The quality of service I received from them was good, but I have had a lot of issues with the On Demand service and the DVR service. It has been going out and coming back.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2016

    3 times when I called in I had a wait of over 15 minutes to speak to a rep. I told them several times that at least 3 houses in a row were out, but they kept insisting that I needed an appointment for a tech. I told them the problem was not in my house. The problem was fixed before a tech could come, but nobody bothered to tell him. For a tech to come was going to take 3 days. I was without tv for 3 days but my bill did not reflect this.

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    Kent,

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2016

    They do the maintenance work on Thursday night until Friday mornings and if they screw up your service then you have to wait until they can give you a appointment to get it fixed. Just 3 weeks ago they did their maintenance work on Thursday night and we was out until Sunday night about 8. We went to bed and woke up at 4 the next morning and it was back out again for another day. Now here we are again - they are working on it again and no service.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffReliability

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2016

    Mediacom was in the area of the new condo we had moved into. They had a telephone along with the TV service, too, so I decided to get it all in a bundle. Their salespeople were pleasant and seemed to know what they were talking about. Along the way, with Mediacom, I had some problems with the DVD player. It kept going haywire all the time. I’ve had to have two or three of them replaced but they were good about it. They came out, said that it's defective and then put in a new and really good one. The device was already in the building and the installer came right in and hooked these up which was all they had to do. It worked out really well.

    But I have had one trouble with Mediacom. I mailed them a check but it got lost. Then a month later, they found it at their place. They ran it through again but by that time I had already cancelled it as I thought it was lost. I was then charged $29 for a cancelled check. So, I went into Mediacom office down here and talked to them about it. They said that there was no reason for them to charge me as it was their fault so they refunded the $29. I really appreciated that.

    I use it mostly for watching TV but I'm disappointed with the amount of time that the phone’s off the line. The connection is spotty. Somebody will call me on my cell phone and say that they've been trying to get me on the landline but it seems to be off. Then I pick up my landline and it's offline sure enough. The other day, it was off for the whole day. Luckily, I had my cell phone, so I wasn’t out of touch with people. Also, I have a pacemaker and every six months, I have to run that in. I keep my fingers crossed that Mediacom's gonna be on-air that day because if they're not, I wouldn't be able to provide my information.

    But our Mediacom people here seem to be really on top of things. Every time I go in to talk to them or get a replacement, like I had to get a new control unit the other day because mine was getting old, they said that they were glad to do it and there was no problem at all. They're a really good bunch of people here at Marion and I’ve been very satisfied. Some days I’ll have a problem so I call them but they don’t get here until a week later which is a bit distracting, but everybody that I've had come out here or had talked to from Mediacom has been every accommodating and pleasant which I appreciate.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2016

    I'm very unhappy customer service! The first date for installation, the installer was not even aware that I was to have the internet as well as the phone service! The modem that was installed for my phone was junk. Therefore I had to reschedule to have someone bring a new one. Now wouldn't you think they were all tested beforehand, obviously not. So therefore I was without landline and was not a happy camper. Very dissatisfied. I was misled I guess through my satellite provider that Mediacom was a bundle package with AT&T. But I guess someone lied to me. Therefore you are more expensive than my previous. So I will be switching back soon... what a joke.

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    Georgia,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2016

    I have Mediacom for my phone and cable services. A month ago, I had somebody come out here and fix my television. He was really nice and even gave me his own remote. And then recently, all of a sudden, I couldn't get channels except for one, so I called Mediacom up. The lady taught me through how to fix the television. First of all, my battery was very low, which I didn't know and my remote wasn't working right. She told me to put batteries in my remote, press a number on it, and then, press something on the side of the television. It was fun that the issue could be fixed over the phone, and that the lady knew exactly what buttons I needed to press. I'm watching a lot of television, and I'm on the phone once a day. I'm satisfied with my service. I'm getting my television and my phone working the way they should. The only thing is it's so pricey, but other than that, my experience with Mediacom has been really good.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2016

    I’ve always had Mediacom and it's been very good. Once in a while it would say, “Sorry, something’s been interrupted” then there wouldn’t be anything for a while. It comes back on eventually so there's nothing bad. There were times that it said I can call a certain number if the service doesn’t come back on, and I have done that. I called them and the service came back on. I’m pretty satisfied with Mediacom.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    It has been quite a change from AT&T, there are a number of issues that arise with any learning curve and the availability of your support team leaves much to be desired. 30 min. waits are the norm, then I could not contact you on the various websites since I had not received my first bill and lacked a pin #. Tivo has cut off several times during the month and had to reset - which I was not told how. My wireless printer will not link to the new network and I had to rearrange my room in order to use it by direct wire.

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    Henry,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your services contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    Our HD reception still stinks. Good experience resetting the modem and channel lineup but he could not replace outside cables due to time conflict. HD SERVICE IS TERRIBLE ON MAIN CHANNELS. THIS NEEDS ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY! HD Channels for ABC and FOX are unwatchable.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your cable services and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    We had a tornado in June and Mediacom buried our cable 'cause it was hung up in the tree. That's been over a month now but they still haven't come out and buried the cable in the yard. So, when I mow, I have to pick the cable up and move it around. And I have no idea when they're going back to fix it. Also today I couldn't get channel three.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    I have not had to call Mediacom recently but when I do they always take good care of me. They answer my questions and give me pointers about Cable TV. THANK YOU. If I have an issue with our Cable TV, I will call Mediacom. AGAIN, THANK YOU.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    I hate having to plug and unplug my modem when the phone goes dead but the computer voice and the human technician that were both involved stayed the course and helped get the phone working again. It would be REALLY nice if one could have access to a human tech when calling and skip the computer if they so wish.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    Had no problems with installation, but technician was about 2 hrs late, never received phone call. Also came to my house and buried cable in the ground which was good and about on time. Don't really think my Internet is any faster than what I had. It seems a lot of times I'm actually waiting for a response. I guess we will see how it goes from here, and If I have to do something again I will.

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    William,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    On approximately Oct 12, I requested an upgrade to a DVR. I was told a DVR would be shipped to me. Approximately Oct 25, I haven't received the DVR and called to find out what was wrong. I was informed the warehouse was out of DVRs and a TECH. Would be by on Nov 1st to install a DVR. Upon the TECH's. arrival, he asked me had I received the DVR and informed me he didn't have one on the truck. He then told me he would have to drive to the local office to pick up one and return. Approximately 15 minutes later, the TECH called to tell me, the local office was closed and another service call would have to be scheduled. The following week another TECH arrived with the DVR and promptly installed it. But it had been nearly one month since I had requested the DVR.

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    Tony,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and the DVR issues, and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016

    We wanted some stations like the Cyclone Network and we heard that Mediacom provided that. We called and asked them to hook us up and the person who hooked us up was wonderful. They were right there on the dot when we thought they were coming, when they said they would be there. Then we had to call in two different times because we couldn’t get our TV on or couldn’t get it figured out, and we had a wonderful experience. They were so helpful, courteous, and they helped us through our situations both times. The service is satisfactory so far and we’re very pleased but if they gouge us on the price, we’ll simply drop them and change to other companies that also do a good job because we are not going to sit and have our prices increased every year.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    My cable keeps going out so I have to reboot the cable boxes in all of the rooms. Also the internet goes in and out. When the internet goes out I have to reconnect everything back to the Internet including the cable boxes. AND to reset the internet I have to keep unplugging it and wait for it to reload. It's a burden.

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    Marquavious,

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    Rich came and we talked about what the DVR was doing, and he seen it was too hot, almost burned himself on it, had to change it out. Was really impressed that my 2 grandchildren did not bother him when they would not leave him alone. He worked and had no problem with them bugging him. Was super nice to them and did a great job.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I have had Mediacom for the past five months. I would have loved to stay with my old provider, but I was relocated and this was mediocre was supposed to be similar. I pay $57 a month for Prime Plus and it is almost unusable. Over the last three months the internet has gotten so slow I turn off WIFI on my phone and tablet when at home and use my 4GLTE. Every time I call about it, customer service wants to set up an appointment for a tech to come out, usually too far out for me to know what will be going on at work. I work in a field where it is extremely inconvenient to have to commit to an appointment more than a few days out.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your Internet speeds and contact you with a resolution

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    Having issues with long distance calls. Area supervisor and a senior tech came out and resolved the issue. However, still having modem issues with telephone call dropping last night and this morning, no phone or internet and television outage, intermittent. Will watch and call area supervisor if it happens again.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I called with a question. The operator was VERY helpful and answered my question politely and completely. She then went on to find a special that I was eligible for and applied it to my account. I was not asked to buy anything I didn't want nor was I ignored. It was a nice enjoyable phone call!!

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    Thank you for your feedback Susan!

    We are extremely happy to hear about the experience you had. We strive to provide excellent customer service each time you interact with us. I will make sure that the agent you spoke with gets the compliment. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us. Have a great day!

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I have reported this loss 3-4 times. Each time someone comes out but never fixes the problem. When I call your call center they act like I don't know what I am doing and just have me re-boot the modem. I am a computer engineer and do know a little about these things. Only one tech was able to show me where the problem was and it was before entering the house. He, apparently, was blown off by management and the problem still exists. I am completely disgusted with Mediacom and will be changing to another provider.

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    Hello Edward,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your service issues and contact you with a resolution.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    The service men were thorough and capable. They diagnosed the problem and had to do the job in more than one day because the lines were all old and needed to be replaced. They were efficient and respectful. Thanks for a job well done and improved services at my home!

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    Thank you for your feedback Jonathan!

    We truly appreciate the 40+ years of service you have had with us. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to let us know.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    We have called twice now trying to get some answers on why we keep losing the connection on our mini TiVo up in our bedroom. The first tech that come out said it was in the wires outside and should be fixed soon. We called again a second time and the customer service seemed like she really did not want to help us. Just put in a order for a tech. We will see what he says but I am sure it will still not be fixed. Not happy with customer service at all.

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    Hello Linda,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your TIVO service and contact you with a resolution.

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    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I had a rough time getting service, the story is a long one but I suspect some of it has been entered into your notes, or at least I hope it was. For a while I didn't think it would ever happen, but finally, all is now OK. I opted only for the internet with wifi, next to the top tier. I am very pleased with the service that finally got installed. I was also pleased with each of the service people that came out with their Professionalism and Friendliness. To wrap it up I am happy with all but the beginning.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your internet and contact you with a resolution.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    The tech that was here was very courtesy and had knowledge of the problem. He left and within 1 hour still had the problem. I took the box to Mediacom and exchanged it. That did help but the tv still messes up. I have had these problems for a year or more now. Have had several techs here but still have problems with the tv scaling with squares. I personally think it is the cable from the box to the house but no tech will replace it. I have another tv in the basement with no problems. I have been thinking of getting a dish to prevent this problem. Very upsetting to watch tv and get to only see part of it because of the squares, I also purchased a new tv, that was not the problem.

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    Hello Donna,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your TV service and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    No one seems to be able to get our remotes working properly... have two that were sent to me and they both don't work with my RCA 19 inch TV, so I just use the little ones. I am OK with it... cannot get the STARZ. My family likes it when they come to visit. I never watch it... so it doesn't matter. But I just wonder why a technician doesn't drop by to get it working right. I am 83 yrs old and to follow directions from you all via e-mail just does not work for me. I cannot pay for a person to come out to adjust problem. I think I am paying for STARZ, maybe not I did not ask for it. On limited income, I like what I have. It is OK. Just wanted you all to know about remotes... and I will save for you all. Thanks much.

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    Hello Patricia,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your remotes and contact you with a resolution.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    Easy to work with the techs and Ted was very professional when I have problems he fixes it fast. Would totally recommend them to all my friends and family. I love the fast internet speed and channels that you offer in your service. They made the billing easy to read as well.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Dale!

    Don't forget to download the Mediacom mobile care app. It is available on both android or IOS devices. On the app you can check on outages, check and pay your bill, trouble shoot service issues, set up a service call, and check on your internet usage just to name a few things. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    The only reason we discontinued service was because we are in Florida for the winter. When we return we will return to Mediacom this summer in May. We enjoyed the service. Just wished the area offered fiber optic which we have in Florida.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I have been very dissatisfied thus far with nearly every aspect since my switch to Mediacom. I have been with Mediacom for right around 1 month. I have had to request the original installer come back after he'd left to set up the internet correctly. Later I had to have another technician come back out. He replaced lines which increases the connected internet but the wi-fi was still very slow. He left and recommended me to call customer service to get it fixed and he left. I did get this issue resolved but then the cable began to act up. I no longer had access to On Demand and couldn't find things in the guide correctly. It took me at least 3 phone calls and hours of my time to sit on hold in order to finally get this resolved. Long story short, I feel that I have had nothing but problems since my switch and I don't feel that the company has taken any of this into consideration.

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    Hello Stephanie,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your service issues and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I wish Mediacom could have MLB network. Baseball has become more and more popular and not having MLB network on someone as large as Mediacom is a negative. This is not a new channel anymore and would be a nice addition to the general menu or the Sports Package.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding our cable line-up and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    No matter what you do the Internet skips, it's jittery. Can't watch Netflix, or any other Web base application. Customer service isn't that good either. Service tech screwed up my TV. Can't watch in full screen now. It's cut in half, since of this.

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    Hello Sharon,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding service issues and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    My issues have been phone call drops (Which is now fixed) and Internet download and upload speeds. We have had numerous of what I see as half-hearted attempts to solve this problem. We have gone through three different modems/routers to no avail. I do some work online and it has made it very difficult to work.

    I guess I say half-hearted only because of the duration between appointments to work on the problem. All but one of the appointments took a full week for someone to return to look at the issue again. Very Frustrating. This Thursday is my best hope for a resolution of this problem. The customer service rep was going to request that the repairman would add a modem for the phone. If this doesn't work I am at the end of the line. What is terrible is that I have been so happy with Mediacom's line of services and always have let people know my pleasure with your services. I feel like I can't say that anymore.

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    Hello Greg,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your service and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I am pleased. The installer was professional, fast and friendly. I am satisfied with my TIVO, internet and home phone. I had to place a second order because I added services. The same installer came out. He was amazing! I did receive a bill after being told that I had already paid the first month in advance!

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    The speed is not as advertised. It has very high fluctuations that does not allow me to give it four stars. The customer service have improved from last time around. I have had to call once to fix billing related issues. It's not always fun making those calls. Thanks.

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    Inya,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your internet and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I called Mediacom to lower my bill ----I was paying 125.00 per month for 78 cable channels and internet. I wanted to reduce my monthly bill. I called and the service was great. Spoke to a lady on 10/13/2016 ---she said that I could get into a cord cutter package which would up my internet speed so I did not have lags and I would received channels 2 thru 22. For approx $65 per month. I agreed to this because it cut my bill roughly in half. She also stated this would be a 2 year agreement then price would increase $15 the 2nd year. And I would get showtime and stars free for 6 months.

    We set up the installer to come on 11/1/2016. The installer came, all was good except I could not get the showtime and stars channels. I called in and spoke to a lady who had to reboot My system. The customer service was great and no problem there. I was really happy with mediacom and the service I was given this time. Then I received my bill on November 5th 2016 and it was for $125.00. I am assuming this is a 2 month bill as I understand mediacom bills a month ahead. However, I have yet to receive a call from Mediacom to verify this. I would never have switched my service to less channels and paying more. Since I have not hear from customer service on this bill yet, I will assume the billing is a month ahead and pay the $65.00 I was told.

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    Hello Kelly,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your bill and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I enjoy my cable and the channel and the shows. I would suggest Mediacom to other people in the neighborhood. I am glad that Mediacom provide cable in my area for people like me that's on a fix income. I will continue to enjoy my cable and my channel lineup.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    We were looking for something cheaper and the gal from Mediacom's sales team was very, very nice and helpful. We have their internet service for surfing and I also need it as I'm going back to school. We recently added TV, too. The installation was easy and quick and Mediacom provides excellent customer service.

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    Thank you for your feedback Brenda!

    Don't forget to download the Mediacom mobile care app. It is available on both android or IOS devices. On the app you can check on outages, check and pay your bill, trouble shoot service issues, set up a service call, and check on your internet usage just to name a few things. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2016

    I live alone and I'm 88 years old so I watch a lot of the TV stations that Mediacom supplies for me. I called and ordered cable a couple of years ago and the sales team was alright. Then last year, the installation team came and installed a box on the TV. They went back one other time because I was having trouble getting it. It all worked and I'm very satisfied with them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2016

    I'm loyal to whoever's loyal to me so I've been with Mediacom for so long. I have their basic cable although I wish I had more channels. But that’s okay and I’m pretty content. Every time I've had problems they've always been there. I've had nothing but good things about them. Even my son’s with them too and he never had any problems either. I would tell everybody to get Mediacom. In fact, I talked to my Mom to go to Mediacom less than a year ago and she did. Now, she's saving money too.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Scott!

    We greatly appreciate your longtime service. What other channels are you interesting in Mediacom getting? We are able to submit requests from customers. This way our marketing department is aware of what our customers want. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us. Have a great day!

    Steven increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Steven increased their star rating on Nov. 24, 2016.

    Updated review: Nov. 24, 2016

    I had a reoccurring problem with my DHCP lease time which was fixed or soon to be fixed after hopping in here and posting. I highly recommend Mediacom to anyone. Cody was one person in particular who went out of his way to make sure I was taken care of and my problem was gone. Going in later today to pick up the new modem! Thanks again, everyone.

    Original Review: Nov. 7, 2016

    For the past month now, Mediacom has been extremely sub par. My latency is all video games is above 1,000 at all times, normally 15. Cannot stream anything from twitch.tv without CONSTANT buffering. All of which has been going on for over a week. I pay for 150 mb/s down, and I get 1.89... Last and best problem! They have my DHCP lease times set for 1 HOUR... So I get to disconnect every hour on the hour from when my lease is obtained.

    I spend 2 weeks in technical support trying to talk "Ert" and a handful of other employees through a 5 minute fix that has literally taken Mediacom a month to fix which takes any Net Admin about 5 minutes to actually fix. I am extremely concerned with who they have taking care of their customers when they cannot even fix a simple DHCP lease issue. Will indefinitely be dropping my Mediacom service. I have not had 150 mb/s down in a year since I've had them, and with this DHCP lease issue, I cannot believe how pathetic these techs are who can't fix it.

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    Steven,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your services contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2016

    I like everything about Mediacom like their TV system. Their sales team were professionals and their installers did a good job. The quality of their services is good and I use their services for family stuff. So far, everything is good.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2016

    We were with Mediacom for several years. And then the disc boys came and sold me a disc so I cancelled Mediacom and went with them which was a big mistake. Now I've gone back to Mediacom for my TV and phone and I'm very well pleased with their service.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2016

    All my friends had Mediacom so I went with the company, too. The salespeople were good and I had a really nice installation experience. The internet service worked alright, too, when I used it for Facebook. I got rid of them because I can't run a computer and I have a kid and decided that I couldn't use it but I was satisfied with my Mediacom experience.

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2016

    Every time there's a storm, signal would be lost with a dish a lot of times. We went with Mediacom and everything's fine with them. We got a good relationship. If I have a problem, the people I usually talk to solve it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Donald!

    We strive to provide excellent service along with a great customer experience. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2016

    Every time there was a storm, my TV went off or we had trouble with it. Also, the price of our previous company's service kept going up and I had no control over it. I didn't get any satisfaction every time I called so I switched to Mediacom and so far they've been really great. Every time I've called they've been doing their best to satisfy. Their installers did a good job and they've made things easy for me. I had problems because of the internet but they worked with me and told me what to do and it worked out pretty good.

    We are going on 89 years old and my wife has Alzheimer’s so I'm trying to cut down on cost as much as I could. We watched a lot of TV but we were very selective on what we watched, and Netflix was our answer to our problems. I know you got to pay for some of the good stuff, so I'm not complaining it. But I told the rep that I would appreciate it if there's anything that would help me. I'll be more satisfied if I cut back on my cost a little bit, but it's a good service and we're very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2016

    When I tried a satellite from a different company, they told me they had a package deal. And they came out and installed it. But when I asked about the telephone, they said I have to get my own company for that. I told them I had a package deal but they said they don't do that. So I had the take it put, even though they still charged me. And that's when I tried Mediacom.

    Sam, the guy who always comes in, was really nice. He put the new box in for us but we couldn't get it to work. So we called and the lady said we got to shut the box off but there's no switch on the box. She said we can't start the box without the thing being on. And so I lost it then. I told her, "I'm your customer and you're here to serve me. Now, you want to get lippy about it, then I can make a trip on down the office." So then, she settled down a little bit. Aside from the issue with the lady, we also lost signal for a while. We've been without internet and cable for three days, but then it got back on. So I would still recommend Mediacom.

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2016

    I had Dish before and had a lot of problems with it. My Mediacom experience on the other hand is very satisfying, and everything's fine. The sales team is very good because they cooperate. I just have the cable television and the installation and the quality are very good.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016

    I recently decided to change to Mediacom in the hopes of reducing my cable/internet/security bill. It took four weeks to finally get everything installed after multiple reschedules because the technicians never showed up or called well after their appointment time and needed to be rescheduled. Once everything was finally in, the internet and security systems aren't functioning properly. When I called to advise of the problem, I was initially told it would be a week before anyone could come out. The tech did state he would see if they could get someone out sooner. Someone did call the next day to schedule for Saturday which was three days from when the issue was reported. I would have thought I should be moved to priority as an existing customer. What do I do for internet service in the meantime?

    Mediacom did offer me a credit to my account for the inconvenience, but why should I be paying for services that aren't working anyway? At one point I requested to speak with a supervisor and was transferred to a voicemail. I left a detailed message and I have NEVER received a callback. I wish I could say these were the only issues, but it is just a few of many that have made me contact my prior carrier and schedule to have my old services resumed. I've wasted so much time over the past four weeks trying to get my service installed and working properly. Very disappointed with this provider! I'm glad I have other options.

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    Hello Lovey,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your service and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016

    I went into the local Mediacom office almost a month ago, ordered and paid for cable, landline and internet. I was given a card with the installation date, advised to go ahead and stop my Dish for the following day after the install. Two weeks later on the appt day we waited and waited, called twice, was told the tech came and we weren't home, we were there. Another week later, another appointment waiting for them to JULIE our yard instead a service guy comes today, checked the existing cables from the house and the out building, said they were suppose to bury the cable, and they would get in touch and left. Later we turned on our TV in the out building, and no signal! The tech had disconnected our line. World Series game 7, pouring rain, had to find it and reconnect. A month, really??? Communicate follow up and finish the job! Oh and they just emailed me a bill! For what, no service, my time?

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    Hello Carol,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your installation and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016

    I got Mediacom's cable TV with the sports package and their sales team is knowledgeable. My experience with the sales team and the installation were good. I use their services for personal time, and if it wasn’t for the Cyclone Network I would probably go with somebody else. Everything about Mediacom is good except what they charge - they're too expensive!

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    Thank you for your feedback Clyde!

    The increasing cost of video service is our number one expense. We welcome you to join our fight against the broadcasting companies by going to Mediacomonyourside.com and sign our petition to hopefully get the costs of programming regulated. The federal government has taken steps in many different areas within this industry, but slowing down the cost demands of the major broadcasting companies has not been one of those things. Hopefully with your help we can start to slow these rising costs. If you ever need anything else, please let us know.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016

    I had Dish but they totally sucked, taking away channels, adding this and that and then charging high dollar amount. I switched over to Mediacom because they were more reasonable and they had all the channels I want. Also, they were local here in town and I got their cable and internet for a good price. Their sales team was fantastic. Every time I had an issue, they resolved it. The installer came in and set everything up where I wanted it and didn't have any issues. Now I get to do a lot of gaming and watch a lot of cable with the family for ball games. My experience has been fantastic. I'm very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2016

    Two months of no internet. Spend 2 hours or more while supervisors avoid me by not picking up transferred calls. Never any resolution. Took three service calls to get a bucket truck out. When they buried new cable when I wasn't home they knocked the service out again. Then scheduled day appointment after I told the customer service person I wasn't home until after 4. Couldn't get another evening appointment for 8 days. Transferred to anyone but a supervisor 4 times.

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    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2016

    All my friends recommended Mediacom because they’ve never really had an issue and indeed, there’s never been an issue. It's everything I needed. I have their internet service and use it mainly for online TV and video games. The sales team did really well. I switched addresses and asked them about a wireless router and they told me exactly what I needed to know, etc. It was simple, effective, and now I have a good wireless router. The installation guy came early which was nice. He replaced the old cable because it was 20-some years old, asked me how I wanted it done, and did a real nice job installing. He only attached to the building where he actually needed. He went above and beyond a normal installer. We've only been using the service for a week but it's 100% quality. Our power went out last night then and when it was fixed back on, the internet came right back up fine.

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    Thank you for your feedback Konner!

    Don't forget to download the Mediacom mobile care app. It is available on both android or IOS devices. On the app you can check on outages, check and pay your bill, trouble shoot service issues, set up a service call, and check on your internet usage just to name a few things. If you ever need anything, let us know and we will get you taken care of right away. Have a great day!

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    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2016

    I wanted to change companies because my phone has been off and I'm approaching 80 years old. Now I have my phone service and cable TV with Mediacom. Their sales reps were really a nice couple. The installers were quick and cleaned up after themselves. The quality of service is very good. I have my TV on all day and it has been fine, as far as the clear picture. I would certainly recommend Mediacom to a friend.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2016

    Past irritated with Mediacom. Representatives act like they've only worked there two days. Constantly on hold while they try to figure out what to do. Was supposed to get a call back within 48 hours but that turned into 90+ hours. Missing school work because of them.

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    Hello Mon,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2016

    Mediacom is the only thing to have where I live in and I've been having their cable TV for years. I called them, they hooked it up, and they're nice. They had to get the wires and stuff over in the building when I moved and everything was smooth. I got no complaints about them. I like and I'm satisfied with all of the channels I got especially the sports channels because I'm a sports man. For everything, they do good service.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Willie!

    If you are ever interested in upgrading or adding any services, let us know and we will get you taken care of right away. Thank you again for being a loyal, longtime customer!

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    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2016

    Move to area where Mediacom is the only service provider. Been trying to get services since Aug 2. Initially went through sales and customer service who submitted request for service and at the time I told them it was for new construction and required a service call to identify requirements to extend services. Agent said no problem. Next contact would be to schedule an install appt. Tech shows up and says no way to connect service and this resulted in on the phone almost daily to try and fix the issue which follow on appts to do what I said was needed to be done. Kept Getting changed and pushing out the timeline. Finally got it over to the engineering team who came back with I would need to pay $1,500 to extend services due to the requirement to run 400-450 ft of cable as I was outside of the 350 ft radius. This was 5 weeks ago and I keep getting told 2-2 1/2 weeks more. Now at 91 days in the works and still no service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2016

    Mediacom is what the local town decided we use and my experience with their sales team was fine. I got their cable and I watch tv daily but the quality of their service is poor because there's a lot of petering out.

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    Thank you for your feedback Shirley!

    If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2016

    We have Mediacom's cable and internet. They came to do the installation, and we didn't have any problems. However, the thing I get disgusted with is I pay $140 a month for TV and watch the same show over and over again. One night, I counted, and the same show was on seven different channels at the same time. Also, the cost keeps getting higher. One of these days, I'm going to have to take it out because it'll get to the point where I can't afford to watch the same shows over and over again. In addition, we had trouble one night, so we called and got somebody who was in some other country. She told my wife, "let me Google that." My wife said that if she was going to Google it, we could have done it ourselves. I wasn't happy with that. I wanted somebody here in the States that can speak English to help fix the problem, not somebody in some foreign country that I couldn't understand. Apart from those, their service is pretty decent.

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    Robert,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your services contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2016

    Have had 3 modems in the last 4 months all new cables installed. THEY say there is something wrong with main lines but they have yet to fix the problem. Goes on and off several times a day. Very frustrated. Thus will be the third time a manager is suppose to call me back. It has not happened yet. In my opinion they don't deserve a star. THEY keep wanting their money for services that are not working. Also keep to sell me other promotion. Sick of it.

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    Hello Marshall,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding the main line issues and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2016

    We have always used Mediacom for our telephone, cable, and internet. The sales rep who came to our house was nice, and we decided to go with them because she was knowledgeable about the products. The gentleman who installed them came within the time frame that they gave us and it took him less than 30 minutes. I was trying to get the internet started and called the tech for some support and it didn't take long. My experience was educational and everything was great.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Joann!

    Don't forget to download the Mediacom mobile care app. It is available on both android or IOS devices. On the app you can check on outages, check and pay your bill, trouble shoot service issues, set up a service call, and check on your internet usage just to name a few things. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2016

    We’ve had Mediacom ever since we've been here. We just have a regular, family cable which I like better than satellite and there's not really been any problems with Mediacom. If something goes out, they fix it immediately, and rarely do we have a cable blackout so everything is good. I just don't like their price. But since we are both retired and fixed income people, they would come every now and then to give us special promotions and bring the price down. Outside of that, I don't have any problem. When I call them, they always have good people to come to the house. They're dependable and the best part about it is we don't have any blackouts for regular phone.

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    Thank you for your feedback Barbara!

    We truly appreciate the 23 year relationship we've had with each other. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. Have a great day!

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    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2016

    I looked for cable and got Mediacom. My experience with their sales people was good and got their services for the phone, the internet, and the cable. The quality of the services has been made good by the channels. The installation didn't take long and they taught me how to use it. I'm happy with the experience.

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    Thank you for your feedback Tara!

    Don't forget to download the Mediacom mobile care app. It is available on both android or IOS devices. On the app you can check on outages, check and pay your bill, trouble shoot service issues, set up a service call, and check on your internet usage just to name a few things. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2016

    I've always used Mediacom. I like them better than any of the other ones. They are here in town and they take care of business. They're a good company. I've had a couple of mishaps and they've always showed up, have been on time, and very pleasant. The quality of the cable service is very good as well.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Terrie!

    We appreciate your kind words and greatly value longtime customers such as yourself. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

    Michael increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Michael increased their star rating on Dec. 13, 2016.

    Updated review: Dec. 13, 2016

    Took awhile to correct the issue, but the company made everything right with my bill without hesitation. Overall, the company took great strides to correct the issue as quickly as possible and showed great concern for my family's safety and comfort. Would have been great to not of had the issue, but any cable company will have its flaws at times, just glad they showed great effort for my satisfaction.

    Original Review: Oct. 27, 2016

    I moved at the beginning of the year. Where I lived before I had Comcast (terrible company, but that's a different story). I have little choice in Internet and cable provider. Mediacom is the only cable company servicing Toney, AL. Since getting the system installed I have constant issues with everything. My modem "resets" often, there are outages constantly, and times like tonight where I have to use cell data because even though their site shows "no problems" my Internet isn't able to load a single thing (and I've "refreshed" and reset my modem at this point). My bill is over $130 every month, the main thing I use is the internet and, since my home phone goes through the modem and I have terrible cell signal out here, I'm constantly unreachable. I don't watch much tv except Netflix, so the channels don't help anything.

    I've tried calling multiple times and get a recording saying my wait time is longer than 15 minutes. I have seen multiple service trucks in my area the last few months, yet the service gets worse. This company is quickly becoming as bad as Comcast, and if it weren't for the monopoly they have on my area I'd leave them. So if you have a choice, Comcast has terrible customer service but at least they provide what they advertise. I'd much prefer them over Mediacom.

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    Michael,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your phone and Internet services and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2016

    I had Dish before but couldn't get a local network station in California so I went with Mediacom as they showed local channels. I like them but their price is way too high for the service I get. I get way too much mail with Mediacom, too and I'd like for that to stop. And there's nobody to talk to. When I went in their office and asked them where do I find a technician, the people there said there were none of the techs around. If I call about my remote which isn't working right, I don't know where to have their number.

    One time, I hooked DirecTV without a box and I get a channel called Grit. I went up to their office and asked them what Grit is and they have no idea. The people in the office nearly don't know anything or are not supposed to tell me anything. Their people are always nice and take care of everything really well, but there's no personalized service with Mediacom. I have the TV package and a while back when my sons lived here, I had the internet too. I never had to have anybody to come here but I did call them about my remote not working right. I like Mediacom.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016

    I have phone, internet, and cable from Mediacom and has been their customer for 15 years, but I'm seriously thinking about dropping them because I'm not real thrilled with them at this point. Right now, their quality of service is very shabby. It was supposed to be an upgrade by moving me from Standard to TiVo. Since then, about every other week, I get air messages saying that I don't have connectivity so my shows aren't recorded. I can’t go on to On Demand and all I have is basic cable. The whole purpose of having TiVo is so you can record your shows but it doesn't work 90% of the time. It tells me my cable or the coax cord isn't hooked in, when in fact it is.

    They said that they will send people out, but then it magically corrects itself so I cancel the appointment. When I called on Sunday, I was on hold for 25 minutes waiting for somebody to answer the phone. If you're on hold for 25 minutes, one would know their service is bad because I'm not the only one calling. Then they went through the motions. I told them I disconnected the modem and the TiVo box. I've been through this several times and it wasn't reconnecting. They said they'll send somebody out but the earliest they could send is a week from today so I'm going nine days without using my TiVo.

    Internet seems to be okay from time-to-time. There are periods where it's not as fast as it should be. It's weak so my phone can't pick it up. I'm on the road about 80% of the time. When I’m not on the road, I work from home, so I need a strong, reliable internet. If my daughter is home and she's on her phone and my husband is on his tablet, it's not as strong either. When you call, their customer service asks you to wait for an average of 15 to 20 minutes. They are slow to respond. It's unacceptable! They tell you to go to the web. If I don't have internet, how will I go to the web? I'm paying for that customer service. I don't want to have to go out on a website and figure out my own issue.

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    Hello Shelly,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding the TIVO service and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2016

    Mediacom was offering a better deal at the time and their sales team were great. I went with the phone, internet and cable. Installation went well. I was supposed to have one TiVo and three other TVs but they only had to order for two TVs. We got on the phone with their rep, they switched it and I got it all changed. It was all taken care of right away. The quality of the service is very good, and the internet speed was a lot faster than what we had. I don't usually use the landline, and in fact, I don't even have a phone hooked to it just yet. But it was part of the package and it was all still cheaper. Overall, I had a very good experience.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Julie!

    Happy to hear the issues were resolved right away. Don't forget to download the Mediacom mobile care app. It is available on both android or IOS devices. On the app you can check on outages, check and pay your bill, trouble shoot service issues, set up a service call, and check on your internet usage just to name a few things. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us. Welcome to Mediacom and have a great day!

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2016

    I had Mediacom for years. Their reps are good but sometimes it's hard for me to understand some people because of their accent. I got basic and standard cable, HD, the two DVR's, Stars and Encore, and wifi. I was a little disappointed during the installation because it was my vacation and they were supposed to come between 12 and 5. I waited all day and then finally the guy called me a little bit and told me he was half hour late. Then it was two hours later and no one has shown still so I waited around the whole day on my day off. Another is when I ordered the internet, I assumed Wi-Fi was included with it but wasn't. But the tech gave me a Wi-Fi box because I said that I wanted the Wi-Fi. Nonetheless, the quality of the services is perfect.

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    Thank you for your feedback Donna!

    Don't forget to download the Mediacom mobile care app. It is available on both android or IOS devices. On the app you can check on outages, check and pay your bill, trouble shoot service issues, set up a service call, and check on your internet usage just to name a few things.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2016

    I got Mediacom for the many channels you can get. The sales team are great. They're always pleasant and they go to the limit. They all make sure you're satisfied. I have the internet, phone and the installation went fantastic. The internet speed is also very good but I like to make them write that bill, what I got paid for $400. I don't believe it was correct. But they've been great dealing with me. If you have a storm or anything, they make sure that their customer has the information they need, they all take cover in the weather with emergencies.

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    Thank you for your feedback Stacey!

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    grace increased rating by 3 stars.
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, grace increased their star rating on Oct. 26, 2016.

    Updated review: Oct. 26, 2016

    I would like to begin that my issue with Mediacom has been "finally" resolved. Thank the heavens!

    It did take two months but the main issue is that the fees were removed, the charges remaining were explained without my feeling as if I were bothering someone. I can say that they have lived up to their promise of quality upstanding customer service. I cannot say where the flaw lies but I hope that the gentleman who assisted me today (Rick) was considerate and kind. I was willing to walk away with a slightly higher monthly service charge, but he sweetened the pot and provided me with an unexpected generosity that provided me with faith that the BIG ones sometimes do really care and persistence always pays off. Thank you Rick for giving me the confidence to remain a loyal MEDIACOM customer.

    Original Review: Oct. 23, 2016

    I received a promotional offer in August 2016. I have been a Mediacom customer for two years. The offer stated that it was a trial offer for 90 days and that I could cancel during this period and no fees would be charged until the 90 day period was up. After 4 days of having the new upgrade, and the installer (nothing was added to the lines or had to have special wiring) I did not feel this new change was for me. I called the customer service no, and under the automated service it gave me a balance of 190.00. I knew this was impossible since I had only been paying for internet (lowest speed) 19.95 a month (I have my own modem/router), and my bill was paid automatically. I was transferred to a rep who was not very helpful, I informed her about the promo and what it stated, her reply "well I do not have the promo in front of me". Needless to say I found the response quite irritating and not very excellent as Mediacom promises.

    I then went into the local location here in Lake Co, and showed the rep in person the promo and informed her that I was going to return the equipment and cancel the promo. She said she would remove the charges and note my account. We disconnected, put all in original box and returned to Mediacom. In September I received a bill for October with nothing removed and additional charges. Calling the 855 no again, and once more getting nowhere, went to the local office and complained, the same rep said she would check, she did not. I went again the next day, and was told to come back that the account was being worked on. Checking online, I saw that nothing had been changed. I was still being charged. To make longer story shorter, some fees were removed but not all, and the promo was clear but I was still being charged a ridiculous service above what I was paying prior, for the exact same service. A 40. difference.

    I called the 855 number and they were once again, unhelpful, telling me to call a number that did not even exist. Today again 855, explained that the promotion was a TRIAL period not a service change and that I should only be paying 19.95 like I had been up until I stupidly decided to try the promotion. The charges also have late fees for the prior service charges which do not apply since I paid the 19.95 on time. I was put on hold on this call for over 25 minutes, and the rep did this without even telling me why. I have sent numerous emails, and have not received a response to my complaints. Also, calling the customer service number is a joke, and the chat line is no better. I just want their promotion to be honored and to have the service and the service fee like I had prior to this unbelievable mess that promo caused.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Hello Grace,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your current package and contact you with a resolution.

    Edward increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Edward increased their star rating on Nov. 7, 2016.

    Updated review: Nov. 7, 2016

    Mediacom did respond to my issue, the service is working well, and billing was credited. The problem has been resolved.

    Original Review: Oct. 22, 2016

    I am a Mediacom customer in Davenport, IA. I moved at the beginning of October and called Mediacom to have my cable, internet and phone switched to my new address. Seemed like a simple enough request, but I now live in an apartment with a hub they needed to access, and set up a service appointment for October 14 (11 days later). The installer switched modems, I kept the same cable box. TV works fine, but no internet. After several attempts to contact service support, I was told there was an upline service problem that wouldn't allow the modem to work, but it should be up in 24 hours. I gave it 48 hours with repeated modem resets and called Mediacom.

    After 25 minutes on hold, I spoke with a tech that eventually decided the modem wasn't accessible and said I would need a service call - on October 26, an additional 12 days after they failed to properly install the internet service the first time. So over 3 weeks, no internet, and when they screw up the install, I go to the back of the line again? I was told they would "try" to get here sooner. Mighty big of 'em. Overall, this has been a pretty frustrating experience, and when I see Mediacom selling their service, I wish people knew about this side of it.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Hello Edward,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your connectivity issues and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2016

    Our cable goes out for hours at a time every day. The customer service department is no help. The techs they send out to diagnose the problem literally tell us there is nothing they can do because the cable service is just that bad!

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2016

    I found Mediacom online when looking for internet in my area on June of 2016. I clicked on a link that looked closest to what I needed and promotional offer that grabbed my eyes. It was a link near the top of results near Mediacom's actual website page. The offer was a $100 Visa gift card you get when you get the package for that rebate. I got service through Mediacom as I was transferred to a representative from the representative of the number the offer gave me to call for service. This in itself starts to get confusing. Keep in mind for your average customer cashing in on an offer like this.

    We did not receive a gift card within those 1st 2 months. I thought I would give it a good wait before dealing with outsourcing (customer service). I eventually gave them a call inquiring in my card. They had told me it was handled by a 3rd party vendor. Ok... Who? They told me it was the person of whose web page and the number I called when I got service. You know how many different numbers and promotions come up for Mediacom installment when searching for it on a search engine? Let alone me knowing I would later have to remember this promotional page with Mediacom's Name in Big Bold print all over it? Point being, I could not find it and Mediacom relieves all responsibility for it and blames it on a 3rd party vendor. How many people are going through this? Anyways. I called the 3rd party vendor I did find and they said they can not pull up an account with my information.

    They transfer me to "someone who can help me" and it's another Mediacom representative with the same lacking in answers. Mediacom told me I would have to wait 5-6 weeks to get my card, so I did. Nothing. I called back and through getting yo-yo'd through representatives and departments, I was told I would be called back within the week. No callback. I called again to find out they supposedly sent me an email about it. Well. I'm the kind of person that when he gets notifications for Email, Facebook, whatever, I delete old read email, spam (once checked) or check my notifications. I like to stay organized. I had never received the supposed email. It was never in my inbox or spam folder. They had also said they had called me. Nobody from Mediacom or any third party vendor has ever called me. I'm disabled and live at home. I answer my phone.

    I called again today - October 20th. Again, Nobody seemed to be able to help. Just transferring me back and forth. I will say that a Mediacom Representative did tell me that some of these 3rd party vendors do have to be fired sometimes because of issues like this. I am awaiting help yet to retain what I purchased in June. My question is, if I was my mother (in my 60s) and wanted internet because of the gift card deal, how easily could she fall through these cracks let alone ever track down her promotional offer she should be able to claim? She is not an investigator.

    When your average person looks at a web page promoting an offer for service with a number, that person usually assumes the main provider (Mediacom) is the one offering the perk. My mother would have. Now if they never receive that gift card, what are they suppose to do or who are they suppose to call? This is a huge crack in your customer service. A lot of people are going through this and most just give up while at the same time giving their money away to that 3rd party vendor never knowing how to hunt it down. And whose name do you think is associated with that experience. The one allowing the offer and providing the service. Mediacom.

    There should be a safety net or department handling these calls if it is this messy. It's very bad business, misleading, it's stealing when you do not give people the full promotion they were paying for. That needs accountability and remedy. Something like this if continued to let happen can turn into a bad lawsuit. Something I myself would be on task with before anything remotely close is mentioned in my business. Especially if it has been a problem for a long time which I had gathered from the representative.

    I have written this to inform both Mediacom on this avenue and the public both with refrain from anger to my frustration with Mediacom and giving them time to remedy the problem with myself as a Mediacom customer. I really am surprised with the success of Mediacom and its growth that there is so little connection, structure or answers for customers concerning issues like this. Very sloppy.

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    John,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Linda increased rating by 1 star.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff
    After a positive interaction with Mediacom Cable, Linda increased their star rating on Dec. 2, 2016.

    Updated review: Dec. 2, 2016

    This issue is resolved but took two months. I repeatedly asked the techs to swap out the Tivo box and was told that it couldn't be the problem. I was insistent during the last tech visit and have not had a problem since. I was promised multiple times that the problem was on the radar of "management" who would call me, it never happened. 3 weeks after the problem was finally resolved, I did receive a call from some one asking me if the problem was fixed. Such miserable follow-up.

    Original Review: Oct. 20, 2016

    I have been a Mediacom customer since 2008 and up until August, have had virtually no problems. On August 24, a tech came out to replace my main Tivo box which had been buzzing quite loudly. The box was initially installed on August 1. On August 27, none of my premium channels appeared (HBO, Cinemax, Starz etc). Since then, I have had 14 contacts with Media com - some calls to tech support, some onsite tech support and I went to the main billing office twice in a futile attempt to get the problem resolved.

    Sometimes, when I called tech support, the premium channels would reappear, then be gone in the next day or two. And after every onsite tech call, premium channels were back, only to be gone again in the next day or two. And every onsite tech told me that what they did ("hard" ping box, replace old connectors, install an amplifier, change my host address) would absolutely fix the problem. Nothing has worked so far. I have been told by multiple people that the problem was being escalated and I would be called, which never happened. When I went to the main office in Cedar Rapids, the support people in the front sent emails to all supervisors. I was never contacted. The last tech on October 8, gave me his personal cell number - we exchanged a number of texts when the premium channels disappeared again. He told me he escalated it to his boss, who would call me. I have never received a single call from a Mediacom employee.

    I know the drill now well enough to know that when the channels disappear, the only thing for me to do is call for an onsite appoint. A big problem with this is that we are apparently in the "busy" period in this area and my appointments have been scheduled out 7-14 days. I have an appointment today but have no confidence in the issue being fixed permanently. For some reason, as far as I can tell, my connection to the premium channels keeps dropping. What do I need to do to get someone to take ownership of my problem and see it through to completion? I appreciate that the techs are busy, but why can't my problem be given a higher priority than the new installations?

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    Hello Linda,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your TIVO service and contact you with a resolution.

    Punctuality & SpeedStaffReliability

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2016

    I had an issue with a personally owned router/modem that worked just fine on Sunday. Wireless connections still worked but didn't get internet access. Called support and they immediately decided it was my personally owned modem. I had a modem owned by Mediacom that I was willing to hook up, and pay all their fees, but was told that would take 24 hours to activate a setting on a router that only takes minutes to charge (if you count time to actually connect and login to modem).

    When asking for a manager, I was told it would take 1-2 minutes. Put on hold without music, so I couldn't even tell if I was still connected. Eventually the rep responded to my question of whether or not I was still even connected. Even after I was willing to follow her procedures of only allowing a wired connection, she was obstinate in helping me and continued to tell me that I had 1-2 minute wait for a manager who was busy helping other customers.

    Refused to break script, probably because of repressions, even when called out on the fact that a 1-2 minute wait had already been 15+ minutes. Poor poor service. At least be honest and say you don't know what the wait time is. Or maybe even offer to call me back when the supervisor is free. Stop reading a script. The reason I stopped troubleshooting with a stupid automated system was because I wanted a human, not a pre-recorded robot. Stop making people be robots by reading scripts. Especially when they realize they might be talking to someone who understands how this crazy network stuff works!!!

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    Lee,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2016

    Mediacom was supposed to come Friday, on the 14th, and we never heard from them. We ended up getting our stations back, but as of yesterday we didn't have our local channel. It says no signal. My husband was upset yesterday because he's missed a ball game. That was supposed to be on that channel and we didn't realize that we didn't have it until yesterday. Any other time it's been all right. We had an awful bad storm and a lot of flood, water and wind the week before, and they said they were all just tied up. I'm sure we're not the only area that had a lot of trouble. And they only have so many people to work, so I just took it with a grain of salt, but I was really upset over it.

    We've had Mediacom for a long time and we've thought about going to DISH Network. My dad has been trying to talk us into going to that because we have so much trouble with it all the time. We just want the local channels because that's mainly all we really watch and it seems like that's what we have problems with. But with DISH you gotta have those boxes for your TVs to work and they only furnish two and then you got to pay for them so that's added more on your bill, so we just stay with Mediacom. We like Mediacom but I'm not very satisfied and we're just not happy because every time we get wind or storm our local channels go out.

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    Hello Virginia,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding the missing channels and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2016

    I have Mediacom internet at home and phone internet service for my business. The internet is fast and I like their service. I have overall a good experience with them including with the sales team and the installation of the system. When I called them they came immediately.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Mita!

    If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-855-633-4226 or Totalcare@mediacomcc.com

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2016

    I'm 89 years old so I don't have internet and only got Mediacom television. They take care of us if we have a problem or question. We've never had any problems. They changed the boxes a couple of months ago. We got one television with a box and another television that didn't require a box. It's always working. Once in a while it goes bananas but that's possible with the airwaves and the weather. And that doesn't happen too often. They have a good piece of newsletter that they send to let us know what channels are available. And whenever they change something, we get informed through that document. Whenever we have a problem we call them. Sometimes it takes a couple of days for them to come out, but other than that, I'd recommend them.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Albert!

    We strive to provide excellent service for an affordable price. We truly appreciate your 30 years of service with Mediacom! If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2016

    Mediacom is about the only one here in this small town and I got their cable and telephone service. Their sales people were very good and pleasant. Their reps are very knowledgeable, knew their job, and anytime I called, they were very helpful.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2016

    At the time I got Mediacom, I didn't have any good reception for satellite because if there's a storm then usually our signal disappear. They were one of the more reliable providers. I got their internet and cable and had them for about 20 years, but then we were flooded so we moved. The technician who came to set us back up was excellent. He was polite and said they were running late but was willing to keep time that night. His workload was bigger and took longer so he ended up staying late to make sure the job was done. The overall quality of service I received was good, although some of the other providers are cheaper. Still, they're a good cable provider and internet speed is fast.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Mary!

    We are very sorry to hear about the flooding. Hopefully everything and everyone is doing well. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2016

    I used to have Mediacom at three places and it's doing fine. However, the bill keeps going up and down, and I decided I didn't like that. I don't know why they had to put more on my telephone bill. If it keeps on rising back up, I'm going to drop it. I only ordered the regular phone, and the installation team has had to come out four times to get it fixed. I used to keep having trouble with it, so they put a new wire down for me.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Mary!

    If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-855-633-4226 or Totalcare@mediacomcc.com

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2016

    I had been with AT&T since the early '90s and had several services with them -- phone, cell phones, internet, DIRECTV -- but I was having a lot of problems with the internet. I got tired of calling AT&T to come and fix it, so I called Mediacom. They had such a great deal, so I switched three of our services: internet, cable, and phone, from AT&T to Mediacom.

    Mediacom's sales reps were extremely nice. But the problem didn't start until the contractor came out to install the service. The TV was playing initially, but then it started going out. There was no TV service in all the rooms that we were always in -- the office, the kitchen, or the bedroom. Of the two rooms where the TV was still working, our son was in one room and the other room is like a den but we’re very seldom in there. We ended up without TV service for almost a week, including the weekend, and I didn’t like that.

    I kept calling for the techs to come back out because we like to watch TV while we're doing other things. They sent a guy the next day, but when he left, the same thing happened. The Mediacom techs didn't leave a number, as the AT&T techs do, for you to call them if something goes wrong and they'll come back, so we were frustrated. We’re used to DIRECTV, wherein we could call them and the techs would come out the next day, but this was before AT&T got them.

    I was so tempted to call AT&T back and tell them to turn my services back on because I still had their equipment. However, Mediacom sent person after person in here. About three of them came and the last person that they sent finally got the TV working. He was great and knew exactly what he was doing. But the other contractors need more training because they’re not up to where they should be, and my neighbor had a similar problem.

    The Mediacom guys said that the problem with our TV was due to the TV not being connected to the box and we didn't know what they were talking about. We didn't know, since the Mediacom techs didn't explain to us that we can switch the TV from one box to the other box and, except for the TV in the bedroom, we would have been able to watch TV after doing this. But the last guy who came out showed us how to do it.

    However, our phone is still dropping calls. The Mediacom guy told us that everybody else was having this problem, but it’s very embarrassing when you’re on a call. Furthermore, the internet throws us off, and it’s not like what Mediacom said it would be, although it’s better than what AT&T has. But Mediacom said they're working on these issues, so I'm going to deal with them for a little while, even if we had a very stressful experience with them.

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    Darlene,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and service issues, and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2016

    I have been with Mediacom for about 2 years now and I've had problems since the day of installation. The tech was 8 hours late with one excuse after another, including "a flat tire" on the way to my house. When he did finally show up, he didn't do anything I requested, putting the modem in my daughter's room and the second tv in my room, telling me I'd have to give up either the phone or the Internet if I wanted to do it the other way. He then suggested that I get phone service through AT&T since Mediacom's phone service is so bad.

    I've gone through at least 3 modems since I first got service but lately it's been the worst. There have been constant outages lasting several hours, at least one outage per week. They have yet to credit my account for the time that we went without service. I missed an important job-related call because the phone service was down from 2 to 6 pm on a Friday.

    The bill kept going up to the point where it was twice as much ($160) than it was when I first got service. I canceled the phone since all I ever got was spam calls anyway, and who in the hell still charges extra for voicemail in 2016? Mediacom does. So that dropped my bill down to $130 a month but then if I watch Netflix or watch TV shows online, they charge you for the extra bandwidth. Oh but the OnDemand stuff is always several weeks behind, if it ever shows up at all, so watching shows on the network websites becomes a necessity unless you give them even more money for DVR service. They nickel and dime you and make you pay more and more for service that gets worse and worse. If I had other options in this area, I would've left Mediacom by now.

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    A J,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2016

    We’ve had a good experience with Mediacom. They were the only one here at the time we got their service and I just continued with it because I did not want to make changes. I've been getting good services on my cable, internet, and phone. I have a good selection of cable tv channels for what I can afford and get. When my phone kept going out, they were prompt on coming. They made three trips before we finally got it figured out.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016

    I subscribed for Mediacom Cable on the 10th of this month... I just canceled my account and got a refund because to start with their order takers are not trained properly. They will recite to you exactly what you tell them you want in your cable then put in what they want. The technician that did my install was 4 hours late and then my services never did fully come online. I couldn't use my on demand at all. I in 2 days had to call customer services 12 times and the first tech I talked to disabled my DVR and changed my equipment settings. She tried to tell me it was an outage in DVR service but when I finally got someone that knew what they were doing Betty found that the settings were not right in their system. She fixed it and everything came back online except for my on demand feature.

    There was a service call scheduled for today to fix that issue and Mediacom canceled it and claimed they tried to contact me when they did not. This is just a small list of the complaints I have concerning the service for this company. DO NOT USE THEM OR IF YOU DO DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. They are a bunch of liars and should not be trusted.

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    Thomas,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016

    I called to change my cable and internet service and they told me they could come change it the next business day (without signing a contract) and they never showed up. I made multiple calls to them since then and I would just get hung up on. I finally got on the phone with someone who would listen and they told me they didn't know why the other guy offered me when I talked to him because whatever I would change to my services, I would have to sign a 2- year contract. The lady on the phone emailed the person I was initially talking to and she said he will call me tomorrow.

    I wanted one simple change and I didn't know that would require me talking to multiple people in multiple departments and waiting on someone to call me while I'm in class or at work. I have not received quality customer support and I cannot keep waiting on Mediacom to make another mistake because I have things to do other than talk on the phone with them all day. Please tell your representatives to all be on the same page.

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    Kara,

    Our commitment is to provide an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your account and contact you with a resolution.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016

    I’m in a retiree home and Mediacom is all we got. I have from them cable, telephone, and an internet that works quickly. The service has been fine and I'm very well satisfied with Mediacom. I'd recommend them.

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    Thank you for your feedback Anna! If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call us. Have a great day.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2016

    Internet-email - Don't like the fact I have archived important family history and now I'm not able to send it from where I have it saved. Never had problems til a few months ago. Now I have new family members to share it with and no way to get it to them.

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    Mark,

    Thank you for sharing your experience with Mediacom. I sincerely apologize if our service did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking time to share your concerns. I will personally research your concerns regarding your e-mail and contact you with a resolution.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2016

    When I bought my house and needed TV and phone, the Mediacom number was given to me to get in touch with. I had some problems during the installation and I had to keep calling them back. They buried my cable three times and each time they did, they messed up my irrigation system. Also, it takes a long time to get to talk to a person. When I had a question for them as I thought I had an unlisted number and people couldn't get in touch with me even when they go through operators, it took several days before I found a person who could tell me that my number was not unlisted. One person said they would check into it and see if I could get a listing but I never heard back.

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    Joan,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your phone services and contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2016

    The set-up was as scheduled. The only complaint I have is the return of the modem. It had to be returned 50 miles away on the day before leaving the area. It would be helpful to have the return of the modem locally.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Mary!

    We do have pre-paid UPS return boxes that we send out. I am sorry if they did not make this an option for you.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2016

    Over the past 2 weeks my internet has been getting slower and slower and I finally called customer service on 10/8/16. After 2 hours of unplug this, try this, stand on your head and pray they confirmed I have a very slow connection. I knew that when I called. So they offer to send a tech out to my house on the 20th. I'm glad poor service is a priority for your company so I can wait another 12 days for someone to show up. I asked to speak to a supervisor and waited almost 45 minutes for that to happen only to be told by him that that is "company policy" and there is nothing more he could do. I called back today hoping to maybe get some more helpful and I did get my appointment moved up Friday which is still a week after my call. If I had an option for the area I live in I would switch but you are all I have and you know so poor services is all I get from your company. Right now my high speed internet has a 0.27 Mbps download speed. What a joke.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will research your appointment issue and contact you as soon as possible.

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2016

    My TV was freezing and breaking up. My wi-fi was dropping and had to be rebooted daily. Mediacom set up an expedited appointment and replaced the modem and router. When that did not work, the tech service man came back and installed a different setup for the modem and router. He kept at it until all my TiVo units and wi-fi worked. He was very diligent in getting things up to speed.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Charles!

    Our goal is to provide excellent service. Sometimes it is easier than others. Happy to hear that everything is fixed and ready to go. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2016

    I have always used Mediacom. They were the only one available here. Their sales team has been wonderful. They were pleasant on the phone and they knew what they were talking about. As of now, I only have to pay for the phone, though I also have the internet and TV package. The installation was quick and easy to do and their service is really good. I have a lot of channels to choose from and the internet speed is fast. I use their services every day.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Kwindra!

    We strive to provide an excellent service to our customers. Glad we could do that for you! If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2016

    I have basic cable from Mediacom. When I had new televisions, I had to get some kind of a little box or whatever that is that's attached to it to get the HDL and I had to go to the local store to get that. Their quality of service is good. I had a problem with my billing and I spoke to someone about that. They handled everything like I needed it to be done.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable

    Thank you for your feedback Marilyn!

    Glad we could get your issues taken care of for you right away. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact us.

    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2016

    Mediacom Albany, GA Service and Customer Service is despicable. I have been with Mediacom for years now. And my bill keeps getting more and more ridiculous. The fact that I pay my bill the past due amount every month is becoming more and more of a financial struggle just to even have internet. And the sad part about it is, it's not even the Highest Speeds nor the largest gigs. And I'm literally paying about $130 a month JUST FOR INTERNET. Then when I called to ask questions about my bill the Customer Service people have really funky attitudes and they act unconcerned about how the charges affect me as a Customer of years. Currently my services are off because the price Mediacom expect me to pay is half of my rent and that will never happen.

    What happened to the Mediacom that used to care about their Customers. Now Mediacom is trying to monopolize everyone and it's simply unfair. I would rather go without them to pay for something that is truly not worth my hard earned money. Customer Service is supposed to be about what's doing right and benefits the customers because after all the customers are the reason people have jobs. I'm just truly disappointed in Mediacom. And they do it because they know their customers have nowhere else to go. (Monopolizing) instead of giving us a real reason to stay and promote them. The horrible service is only going to make all of us (customers) leave when something better or new comes along.

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    Response from Mediacom Cable
    Naquindria,

    Our commitment is to provide consistent reliable service and an exceptional customer experience each time you interact with us. Based on your current feedback, we did not meet this goal. I will personally research your concerns regarding your services and contact you with a resolution.

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