Mediacom Boosts Speeds, Adds Low-Cost ACP Replacement Service

Mediacom has increased the download speeds of two of its service tiers and introduced a new plan aimed at economically challenged households that could be a low-cost option for households losing their Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) benefit. The service provider’s Xtream Internet 100 will become Xtream Internet 250, with download speeds increasing from 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) to 250 Mbps. The Xtream Internet 300 tier will become Xtream Internet 500, with download speeds increasing from 300 Mbps to 500 Mbps. The switch will be flipped on the higher download speeds on May 17. The new low-cost plan — which replaces Connect2Compete Plus — is Xtream Connect. It is available to households in Mediacom’s service territory enrolled in the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC or certain other federal programs. It offers 100 Mbps download speeds and 20 Mbps upload speeds.