Summary There’s a misconception that one Internet service provider is universally better than another. In reality, it depends on each person’s situation. This document explains the circumstances and needs that will help you pick a provider that’s best for you. There is also a spoken podcast companion to this document. [View] Iowa City Internet Providers… Continue reading Iowa City Internet Service Options: Mediacom or CenturyLink
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Should I rent or buy my DSL or cable modem?
The Discovery It happens to everyone eventually. You’re looking at your internet bill and noticing a fee of $10 – $15 per month for modem rental. Then you see on Amazon that you could buy a cable modem or DSL modem for about $50 to $100. Perhaps part of the monthly fee is for having… Continue reading Should I rent or buy my DSL or cable modem?
Mediacom On-site Service and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health Precautions – Contactless Installation and Repair Procedures
The following communication was received from Mediacom this afternoon (3 Apr 2020) at 2:15 PM CT and it outlines their safety procedures for delivering home and business services. It’s a good example for other service providers to follow. New Contactless Installation and Repair Procedures Dear [Customer Name], In response to social distancing directives issued by… Continue reading Mediacom On-site Service and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health Precautions – Contactless Installation and Repair Procedures
Mediacom Telephone Service Special Pricing Comparison is Misleading
Summary. In the flyer shown below, Mediacom is offering a phone service for $4.95 per month in the first year. The brochure does not provide information about the ongoing cost of switching to this service. Targeting Senior Citizens. An anonymous source at Mediacom admitted that the primary users of the service are seniors who prefer… Continue reading Mediacom Telephone Service Special Pricing Comparison is Misleading
Mediacom Promotes Mature Audience Web Content to Families for Profit
About a year ago, we provided an exclusive report about how Qwest and Mediacom were intercepting customer website requests when typos occurred. They would provide the customer with paid ads, rather than legitimate search results. Poor Partnership. It appears that recently Mediacom and Qwest (now CenturyLink) have stooped to a new low. Despite the advertising… Continue reading Mediacom Promotes Mature Audience Web Content to Families for Profit