Internet options in Ames

[mynameisjonas]

Mediacom just jacked my internet by $30/month because my "promotional rate" of $60 (lol) expired, so my next expected bill is a ridiculous $92. I called them and they will not agree to take it back to the $60 price.

I checked century link and their top speed is 1.5 mbps. Are there any good options for internet other than mediaconjob? Speed and reliability is a must.

 

[CyCrazy]

Mediacom just jacked my internet by $30/month because my "promotional rate" of $60 (lol) expired, so my next expected bill is a ridiculous $92. I called them and they will not agree to take it back to the $60 price.

I checked century link and their top speed is 1.5 mbps. Are there any good options for internet other than mediaconjob? Speed and reliability is a must.

Mediacom is the best, go to the store on S. Dayton they will haglle with you. Calling on the phone is a waste of time.

 

[3TrueFans]

Mediacom is it, Centurylink's availability sucks in Ames.

I will say the 2 people that work the desk at the Mediacom office on Dayton have always been really helpful and have almost always been able to get me a better deal than the website or the phone reps, I'd go talk to them.

 

[Bocy]

Unfortunately, Mediacom and Century Link are your two primary options (in general).

Century Link has the stability but has pathetic speeds. They haven't upgraded their infrastructure at all in the several years I've been in town.

Mediacom at least provides some very fast dl/ul speeds, etc, but their stability isn't the best.

Kind of a case of pick your poison. Both places' customer service (like most companies) is generally not very good.

Since they're within $20 or so of each other, I went with Mediacom. Very high speeds, no data cap, but with occasional maintenance/downtime.

Something like a ViaSat or HughesNet might also be an option, but I'm guessing are also kind of iffy. I haven't looked into them too much.

 

[3TrueFans]

Unfortunately, Mediacom and Century Link are your two primary options (in general).

Century Link has the stability but has pathetic speeds. They haven't upgraded their infrastructure at all in the several years I've been in town.

Mediacom at least provides some very fast dl/ul speeds, etc, but their stability isn't the best.

Kind of a case of pick your poison.

Since they're within $20 or so of each other, I went with Mediacom. Very high speeds, no data cap, occasional maintenance/downtime.

Something like a ViaSat or HughesNet might also be an option, but I'm guessing are also kind of iffy. I haven't looked into them too much.

No data cap with Mediacom?

 

[mynameisjonas]

Century link was very fast when I lived in DM. But I wouldn't even consider 1.5 mbps if that's the only option in Ames. What a rip.

 

[Cyched]

Ran into this where I’m at in Ankeny. Choose from CenturyLink with **** speeds, or Mediacom with a data cap. Ugh.

 

[Bocy]

No data cap with Mediacom?

Not with the 500mb/1gb dl speed packages.
I went with the 500mb/s package, because it's not like anything needs or utilizes a 1gb/s dl speed at this time, but yeah, the no data cap was the primary reason I upgraded.

 

[3TrueFans]

Not with the 500mb/1gb dl speed packages.
I went with the 500mb/s package, because it's not like anything needs or utilizes a 1gb/s dl speed at this time, but yeah, the no data cap was the primary reason I upgraded.

That must be a grandfathered thing or something because the 500mbps plan definitely has a 4000GB data cap now.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

With more people switching to streaming option they're going to keep jacking up the cost of internet.

 

[nfrine]

With more people switching to streaming option they're going to keep jacking up the cost of internet.

Yep. Data will be the new golden goose.

 

[tobya8]

Mediacom just jacked my internet by $30/month because my "promotional rate" of $60 (lol) expired, so my next expected bill is a ridiculous $92. I called them and they will not agree to take it back to the $60 price.

I checked century link and their top speed is 1.5 mbps. Are there any good options for internet other than mediaconjob? Speed and reliability is a must.

Mediacom is the Fastest! Hands down!

 

[ghettocowboy4cy]

Is there a thread about metronet?

 

[Isualum13]

Steer clear of ICS. Dont know if they really are a thing outside of apartments in ames, but the year that they were our only for option for internet was misserable.

 

[Mr Janny]

Is there a thread about metronet?

Haven't seen one yet. I'm very excited about it. Any additional competition in this industry is going to be a good thing for consumers. CenturyLink fiber stops a block from my house. Maybe if metronet scares them enough they'll expand their offerings. Bring it on.

 

[garn91]

Ran into this where I’m at in Ankeny. Choose from CenturyLink with **** speeds, or Mediacom with a data cap. Ugh.

I live north of Fletcher's with CenturyLink and have 40 down and no price gouging datacaps. As long as I can avoid it, Mediascam will never see a cent from me.

 

[mapnerd]

Yeah, someone should start a metronet thread. According to their site they started construction in February 2020. I'm curious to know what the status is and their expected timeline.

 

[cycloner29]

Someone in on FB post in Ames mentioned getting a flier from metronet. Here it is.



Sounds like after 6 months though the rates would be the same as Mediacom.

 

[3TrueFans]

Someone in on FB post in Ames mentioned getting a flier from metronet. Here it is.

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Sounds like after 6 months though the rates would be the same as Mediacom.

The standard price for 1Gb internet from Mediacom is $140/month, I think Metronet is $90 after the special offer prices end.