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Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Mediacom Communications Bringing Multi-Gig and Symmetrical Speed Broadband to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2025-- Mediacom Communications today announced the company has begun launching multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband services in the City of Cedar Rapids. Utilizing breakthrough technology to enhance the company's fiber-powered network, Mediacom is creating a more responsive end-to-end customer experience that prioritizes faster upload and download speeds, uncompromised network reliability, safe and secure connections, and lower latency. Mediacom has begun activating the new network on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis. Residents can track the progress of the project using an interactive mapping tool. Using the new platform, customers will be able to choose the following Xtream Internet offerings from Mediacom: The scalability of these network improvements will seamlessly allow Mediacom to ramp up from the one and two gigabit offerings of today to speeds of 10 gigabits per second and beyond in the coming years. Since this new technology is delivered using Mediacom's existing fiber-rich network architecture, it will not be necessary to dig up yards to add bulky equipment or bury cables. Mediacom will be able to enhance the performance of these speeds even further using Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7, a whole-home WiFi solution featuring eero's TrueMesh designed to deliver an exceptional Internet connectivity experience throughout the entire house that now features Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. With the recent launch of Mediacom Mobile, customers can take their Mediacom service on the go while enjoying access to America's most awarded wireless network. 'We are incredibly excited to announce that Cedar Rapids is the latest community served by Mediacom to receive these game-changing technology enhancements,' said Steve Purcell, Group VP of Mediacom's Capital Region. 'We look forward to bringing multi-gig and symmetrical service options to even more Iowa communities in the near future.' Mediacom will also continue to offer a low-cost broadband plan called Xtream Connect with speeds of 100 Mbps down by 20 Mbps up. Priced at just $14.99 per month plus modem rental, if applicable, Xtream Connect provides qualifying households an affordable pathway to the internet and is available to any household in Mediacom's service territory that participates in the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or certain other federal programs. ABOUT MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom offers high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services to over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at View source version on CONTACT: Phil Skinner VP, Government & Public Relations (515) 318-2558 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA IOWA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS INTERNET AUDIO/VIDEO HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY VOIP MOBILE/WIRELESS SOURCE: Mediacom Communications Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/13/2025 09:35 AM/DISC: 05/13/2025 09:35 AM
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mediacom Communications Introduces Groundbreaking WiFi Experience with eero 7
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mediacom Communications today announced the launch of Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7. This next-gen connectivity experience features a dual-band mesh WiFi 7 router developed by eero, an Amazon company, that offers enhanced coverage, faster speeds and added security while supporting many connected devices. 'We are thrilled to be the first U.S. broadband provider to make eero 7 available to our customers across our 22 states,' said Tapan Dandnaik, Mediacom's SVP, Operations, Product Strategy and Consumer Experience. 'With the capability to support 120 plus devices and coverage of up to 2,000 square feet per device, our groundbreaking Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7, which includes security, back-up and content protection, will help customers future-proof their home network while taking full advantage of the multi-gig and symmetrical speeds we are rolling out in our markets.' Featuring eero's innovative TrueMesh networking technology, Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7 proactively searches for the optimal and most reliable WiFi connection possible. The technology also minimizes network disruptions to help eliminate dead spots and ensure fast and reliable WiFi availability in every room of the home. Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7 also provides world-class encryption on every device, security protocols and ongoing security updates to help ensure the home network stays safe and secure. 'Our goal is to deliver fast, reliable, and secure wifi to customers around the world. That's why we're excited to work with Mediacom to deliver an exceptional wifi experience with eero 7 to their customers across 22 states,' said Nick Weaver, CEO and co-founder of eero. 'eero 7 supports multi-gigabit speeds and its compact form factor is packed with our innovative technologies, like TrueMesh, TrueRoam, and TrueChannel. It's the perfect router for customers who rely on their wifi for everyday internet activities, like streaming, studying, and working, and are looking to upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. We can't wait for Mediacom customers to experience eero 7.' Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7 will be made available to all existing Mediacom Customers on May 6 th. 'Working with eero to deliver WiFi 7 technology is part of our ongoing commitment to bring cutting-edge connectivity to the communities we serve,' Dandnaik explained. 'As the number of connected devices in homes continues to grow, this solution delivers the bandwidth and power needed to keep everything running at peak performance.' ABOUT MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom offers high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services to over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at
Business Wire
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mediacom Communications Begins Launch of Multi-Gig and Symmetrical Speed Services in Des Moines, Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mediacom Communications today announced the company has begun launching multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband services in the City of Des Moines. Breakthrough enhancements to Mediacom's fiber-powered network create more responsive end-to-end experiences for consumers. Utilizing breakthrough technology to enhance the company's fiber-powered network, Mediacom is creating a more responsive end-to-end customer experience that prioritizes faster upload and download speeds, uncompromised network reliability, safe and secure connections, and lower latency. Mediacom has begun activating the new network on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis and expects to complete the entire City of Des Moines by August 2025. Residents can track the progress of the project using an interactive mapping tool. Utilizing the new platform, customers will be able to choose from the following Xtream Internet offerings from Mediacom: Internet 300 tier with speeds of 300 Mbps down and 100 Mbps up. Internet 1 Gig Symmetrical tier with speeds of 1000 Mbps down by 1000 Mbps up. Internet 2 Gig Unlimited tier with speeds of 2000 Mbps down by 1000 Mbps up. The scalability of these network improvements will seamlessly allow Mediacom to ramp up from the one and two gigabit offerings of today to speeds of 10 gigabits per second and beyond in the coming years. Since this new technology is delivered using Mediacom's existing fiber-rich network architecture, it will not be necessary to dig up yards to add bulky equipment or bury cables. Mediacom will be able to enhance the performance of these speeds even further using Advanced WiFi, a whole-home WiFi solution featuring eero's TrueMesh designed to deliver an exceptional Internet connectivity experience throughout the entire house that now features WiFi 7 capabilities. With the recent launch of Mediacom Mobile, customers can take their Mediacom service on the go while enjoying access to America's most awarded wireless network. 'We are incredibly excited to bring these game-changing technology enhancements to the residents of Des Moines,' said Steve Purcell, Group VP of Mediacom's Capital Region. 'We look forward to launching multi-gig and symmetrical service options to even more Iowa communities in the near future.' Mediacom will also continue to offer a low-cost broadband plan called Xtream Connect with speeds of 100 Mbps down by 20 Mbps up. Priced at just $14.99 per month plus modem rental, if applicable, Xtream Connect provides qualifying households an affordable pathway to the internet and is available to any household in Mediacom's service territory that participates in the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or certain other federal programs. ABOUT MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom offers high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services to over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at
