[IA] After period of time - ping spikes and packet loss...
Good morning. So I have been seeing a very strange issue and seems to have been worse over the winter/cold days. After some use (time doesn't seem to matter) I start to get major ping spikes and packet...
View ArticleTechnicolor modem or buy modem to use with Apple Airport Extreme
So I just received a Technicolor modem in the mail today but am now having second thoughts about using it after reading about issues when connected with other routers. I have an Apple Airport Extreme...
View ArticleRouter for Gigabit
Hello all, I currently have the 200 package, I am upgrading to the 1Gb here in the in the next 12 months because my current price plan will expire and by that time everything with the kinks Will get...
View Article[Cable HSI] Can I pay mediacom for my .mchsi address?
We've had our mediacom high speed for over 15 years, and we'd like to keep our mediacom mailboxes after we move. Is it possible to continue to have access to them without having Mediacom for high speed...
View Article[IA] Any hints on how to get Mediacom in our new neighborhood
Hi there. We are currently (mostly) happy mediacom customers near Blue Grass IA. Our address is xxx Chestnut Drive, 52726. We are building a new home that is in a new subdivision that is adjacent to...
View ArticleSB6183 vs SB8200
I have an old SB6120 and been having some performance issues. I think an upgrade would help, but I'm not sure which modem to get. I'm on the Internet 60 plan with 5 upload so I'm not sure the SB8200...
View Article[CA] Ever get faster upload than your plan allows? We get wrong plan?
We signed up for a Mediacom Business Package (We would blow through residential data caps in about a week). We signed up for their $300/month package with a speed of 105/10. Since service was...
View Article[IA] Cedar Rapids, IA MediaCom Gigabit Internet not up to par
today I was upgraded from the 200mb to 1gb internet service. After Starting my upgrade at 8:30am and ending at 11:25am, I am at best pulling 500mb at the high end. I have spoke with over 10 people...
View ArticleStatic IP for Residential
I was wondering if it's possible to get a static IP for Residential without having to convert to a Business Account
View Article[IA] Leaving Dish for MC Xtream
I can save almost $45/month bundling with MC vs. Dish, MC internet only and Ooma phone. Scheduled for next Sat. I posted on MC forums but wanted to hear from this group. I have my own netgear cm600...
View ArticleBought a house.... no mediacom
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View Article[RANT] Mediacom service department fails to do its job
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View Article[IA] 52803 - outage?
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View Article[IA] Streaming, speed problems - Possible solution here!
Ok, magic information for you! I found a solution to my streaming issue (streams would buffer for 10 seconds, play fine, then timeout for 10 seconds while the buffer re-filled)... Never happened with...
View Article[Cable HSI] Outage / slow speed in the Milan / Rock island area (61201/61264)
For a couple of days now, in the Milan, IL area have been seeing very slow (2Mbps to 7Mbps) download and non-existant (200Kbps to 1Mbps) upload speeds. My nephew .5 miles up the road (on the same...
View Article[Cable HSI] Arris SB6190
Does the Arris SB6190 fully function correctly on the Mediacom network. I was wanting to make sure the modem doesn't have any known issues on the network or from the modem itself since I have heard...
View Article[IA] Switching to MC - Tivo\Inet Q's
Hoping someone with MC in IA can help me resolve a few questions prior to me switching from Dish/Clink to Mediacom, particularly relating to the DVR box and modem device as I can't seem to get...
View Article[IA] After period of time - ping spikes and packet loss...
Good morning. So I have been seeing a very strange issue and seems to have been worse over the winter/cold days. After some use (time doesn't seem to matter) I start to get major ping spikes and packet...
View Article[RANT] Mediacom going full telemarketer
Has anyone else started getting unsolicited calls from Mediacom lately? They've been coming from 309-727-4433. I must have missed the part where I can opt out of this, and just how desperate are they...
View ArticleOwning equipment
Hello, I am currently a happy mediacom internet customer. I use my own modem and router On a recommendation from me a neighbor switched to mediacom but does not own his equipment and is having major...
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