Latest news with #XtreamConnect
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mediacom Communications Ready to Connect Customers in First Phase of Construction in Runnells, Iowa
RUNNELS, Iowa, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mediacom Communications announced the completion of the first construction phase of a fiber-to-the-home broadband network in Runnells, Iowa. Upon full completion, the project will bring high-speed internet, mobile, and phone services to more than 600 homes and businesses in the community. Completion of phase one connects 231 homes and businesses in Runnells and construction for most of the remaining homes will be completed in the next few weeks. Mediacom was awarded a broadband grant through the State of Iowa's NOFA008 funding round, which helped offset some of the costs associated with the Runnells project. This initiative is part of Mediacom and Iowa's ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that rural communities can access reliable broadband infrastructure at their homes or businesses. 'Mediacom is proud to partner with the State of Iowa to bring world-class broadband technology to Runnells,' said Richard Conger, Senior Director of Operations for Mediacom Communications. 'This project will have a lasting impact on families, students, remote workers, and small businesses throughout the community.' Residents and businesses in the completed area can now access a variety of service offerings, including broadband plans with download speeds up to 2 gigabits-per-second, low-cost landline phone plans, and Mediacom Mobile. Mediacom also offers Xtream Connect, a low-cost broadband plan for qualifying households. A public open house will be held on Thursday, May 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Runnells Community Center (108 Brown Street) to introduce Mediacom's services to the community. Residents and business owners are invited to meet with Mediacom representatives, learn about available services, and how to pre-register for a fiber drop to their home at the open house. Additionally, Runnells residents can now access Mediacom's new online resources designed for communities where the company is expanding its broadband services through grant partnerships. Mediacom's newly launched grants website allows residents to track construction progress and sign up through the pre-order form to have a fiber line pre-installed from the street to their home at no cost. Residents are also encouraged to follow Mediacom's broadband grants Facebook and Instagram pages for ongoing construction updates, service launch announcements, and public events. 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 Contact:Phil SkinnerVP, Government & Public Relations(515) 318-2558pskinner@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mediacom Communications Bringing Multi-Gig and Symmetrical Speed Broadband to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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: 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 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
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
