Mediacom Internet in Ames
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CycloneErik
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Our apartment is providing us with Mediacom internet service next month (theoretically). Every time I read something like this, I'm tempted just to stick with our DSL anyway, since we've never yet had trouble with that.
What DSL do you use and how much do you pay a month? I'm currently using Mediacom for Internet and Cable HD television and it's costing me around $120. I feel I'm in the need for a switch to Directv and another choice for my internet.
CycloneErik
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We just have that 1.5 mbps, I think Qwest silver, it was (we got it three and a half years ago).
We did the 2-year commitment to lock in our "price for life guarantee" back then. We're paying $26.99 per month.
We're supposed to be getting cable as well, but we really like the DirectTV more. I like the options more. We've toyed with the idea of asking for a free HD-DVR out of the deal. Who knows how that would work, though?
Ok, I did some snooping. If I plug my network cable directly from the modem to my desktop computer my internet works fine. I know my router works because I'm using my neighbors internet with my laptop right now. Problem is when I plug my network cable from the modem to the router and then another one from the router to my desktop my desktop doesn't work.
Do you think my network cable went bad? The port is lighting up on the router so I'm assuming it isn't a router problem....
Do you think my network cable went bad? The port is lighting up on the router so I'm assuming it isn't a router problem....
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Mediacom is crap and is EXTREMELY expensive, unfortunately because of their cable monopoly and the fact that I do not have a line of sight for a satellite I am stuck with their garbage and terrible customer service. (and outages, I am in Clive)
If you haven't already, pull the plug on your router and cable modem. Also remove the battery backup on the cable modem if your has one.
Wait 30 seconds, then plug in the cable modem.
Wait about a minute for all the lights to come on on the cable modem, then plug in your router.
Wait about a minute, then try connecting to the Internet again.
I have mediacom here, and absolutely hate it. Qwest just ran fiber to my neighborhood (but not to the premises unfortunately), so I'll be switching to DSL soon. Their 7mbps is cheaper than Mediacom's 10mbps service that I have right now. And I've never seen more than 2-3mbps out of my "10mbps" Mediacom connection. Not to mention their VoIP service drops offline about once every other day.
I don't understand how cable companies are allowed to have monopolies like this. Bring in come competition, and Mediacom will either innovate or die...
I'm with you twojman. too many outages AND slow internet speeds with this company. Clive.
Mediacom internet is awesome for me. 20mbit (and I actually get that), and I haven't had an outage in 2 years.
It's expensive, but it's my only option. Qwest can only get me 256k, which is painful compared to even 1.5mbit.
Honestly, if I could get 1.5mbit through Qwest, they'd probably still have my business because that's plenty fast for me, but 20mbit is a no-brainer in terms of speed.
It's expensive, but it's my only option. Qwest can only get me 256k, which is painful compared to even 1.5mbit.
Honestly, if I could get 1.5mbit through Qwest, they'd probably still have my business because that's plenty fast for me, but 20mbit is a no-brainer in terms of speed.
Why pay for 20 mbit service when you can get 3.0 from mediacom for alot less a month, if you would be happy with qwest 1.5? I am pretty sure mediacom's price for the 3.0 mbit service is like 29.99 a month after promotions expire and that is before the bundle discount.
