Mediacom Rates


Mediacom is the cable tv provider to the Iowa City community. We publish their cable rate schedules and local channel lineups as a public service. For the most recent rate information, visit Mediacom's rate page here, or phone their Call Center at 1-888-847-6228.

*The information below is current as of January 1, 2022.

Digital Service Rates

Local TV* (includes Digital Music) $25.96
Essential TV** (includes Local TV) - limited availability $65.96
Variety TV* (formerly Family TV - includes Local TV) $96.00
Local Broadcast Station Surcharge $23.72
Regional Sports Surcharge $6.60
HBO* $18.95
HBO Max (must have Mediacom Internet) $14.99
HBO & HBO Max* $18.95
Showtime* $14.95
Cinemax* $12.95
Starz/Encore* $12.00
International Channels*
(Rai Italia, Russian TV Network, Channel One Russia, The Filipino Channel, TV5MONDE, TVK, SBTN)
$9.99 each
HD Pak**†
$6.95
Kids and Variety Digital Pak*† $7.95
Sports and Information Digital Pak*† $7.95
Movies and Music Digital Pak*† $7.95
Lifetime Movie Club (requires TiVo Receiver) $3.99
Here TV (requires TiVo Receiver) $7.99
Hopster (requires TiVo Receiver) $4.99
Too Much for TV (requires TiVo Receiver) $14.95
Music Choice Relax (requires TiVo Receiver) $5.99
Music Choice Karaoke (requires TiVo Receiver) $6.99
Dog TV (requires TiVo Receiver) $4.99
Adult Premium Channels‡ $9.95 each
Adult Premium Channels‡ $24.95 each
Adult VOD Packages‡ $24.95 each
Digital Gateway (Digital Converter required. Includes Interactive Guide, Digital Music and VOD/PPV access)
$4.00
PPV Movies‡ (adult and special event prices may vary)
$4.99 per movie
HD PPV Movies‡ (adult and special event prices may vary) $5.99 per movie
NFL RedZone** (requires subscription to Sports and Information Pak) $59.99 per season
TiVo® DVR Service (Mediacom Internet and TiVo Reciever(s) required) $14.95
TiVo® Multi-Room DVR Service (Mediacom Internet and TiVo Recievers required) $19.95
Nonstandard DVR Fee $5.00
*Digital Receiver or Cable Card on your retail device required.
**HD Digital Receiver or Cable Card on your retail device required
‡Digital Receiver, HD Digital Receiver or TiVo Receiver required
†Requires subscription to Variety TV

High Speed Internet Services

Download/Upload Speeds/Data Allowance/Monthly Residential Rates. Stated download/upload speeds are "up to" amounts, are not guaranteed adn may vary. Per month rates unless otherwise stated.

Connect 2 Compete Internet: 25 Mbps/3 Mbps (To qualify you must have a K-12 grade student in the household that is enrolled in the National School Lunch program. For more details visit http://www.mediacomc2c.com) $14.95
Connect 2 Compete Plus Internet: 50 Mbps/5 Mbps (To qualify you must meet eligibility criteria per the Affordable Connectivity Fund and be verified by NLAD or must have eligibility for Connect 2 Compete Internet 25. For more details visit http://www.mediacomcable.com/ACP/) $30.00
Access Internet 60: 60 Mbps/10 Mbps/200 GB $29.99
Internet 100: 100 Mbps/10 Mbps/1000 GB $79.99
Internet 300: 300 Mbps/30 Mbps/2000 GB $99.99
1Gig Internet: 1000 Mbps/50 Mbps/6000 GB $129.99
Xtream WiFi360Pro (includes 2 eero Pro devices and eero Secure) $10.00
Xtream Assurance (Includes Wi-Fi Certification ($49) and waives trip charge ($49) for customers paying this monthly rate for "any" Internet/Wi-Fi related service issue (monthly recurring fee)). $15.00

Digital Phone Service

(Monthly fee includes unlimited calling in United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Canada, plus 13 calling features including Caller ID and Call Waiting) Price
Phone Service $49.95
Phone Service (with Family TV OR Internet Service, not part of a bundle) $39.95
Phone Service (with Family TV AND Internet Service, not part of a bundle) $29.95
WorldTalk 200 Phone Service for Landlines & Mobile* (200 minutes to 67 countries) $9.99
WorldTalk 250 Phone Service for Landlines & Mobile* (250 minutes to 87 countries) $14.99
200 Additional Minutes for WorldTalk 200 Phone Service for Landline & Mobile** $9.99
250 Additional Minutes for WorldTalk 250 Phone Service for Landline & Mobile** $14.99
Non-published Directory Listing $4.50
*Requires Mediacom Phone Service. All minute blocks expire at the end of the calendar month regardless of when purchased.
**Only one block per month allowed. All minute blocks expire at the end of the calendar month regardless of when purchased.

Bundled Packages

(Available for new customers only. Primary Receiver is included with TV service; modem rental is an additional fee or customer may purchase a compatible retail modem.)

Internet 100 + Local TV + Phone
(Includes Local TV, 1 TiVo Receiver, Wi-Fi, Phone, Voicemail)
$139.99
Internet 100 + Essential TV + Phone
(Includes Essential TV, 1 TiVo Receiver, Wi-Fi, Phone, Voicemail)
$179.99
Internet 100 + Variety TV + Phone
(Includes Variety TV, 1 TiVo Receiver, Wi-Fi, Phone, Voicemail)
$199.99
Speed Boost from Internet 100 to Internet 300 plus $20.00
Speed Boost from Internet 300 to 1 Gig/6TB* plus $30.00
*Bundled Packages include Internet 100. To increase internet speed to 1Gig, two speed boosts for a total additional monthly charge of $50.

Monthly Equipment Fees

(Not all video service features may be available based on your equipment choices.)

HD Digital Receiver with Remote (includes Digital Gateway; for boxes installed after June 22, 2016) $10.50 HD or Digital DVR Receiver with Remote (includes Digital Gateway; for boxes installed after June 22, 2016) $3.00 TiVo Receiver with Remote&‡ $10.50 Additional TiVo Receivers (includes e-boxes and TiVo minis) $7.00 Cable Card* (for use with your retail device)
$1.99 Data/Phone Modem Rental (includes WiFi) $12.00 Additional WiFi360pro Extenders (requires WiFi360pro) $6.00 each *Does not support interactive guide, VOD/PPV access.
**Applies after first two extenders included with Xtream Wi-Fi 360. Must subscribe to Xtream Wi-Fi 360.
†Does not support interactive guide, VOD/PPV access or premium services.
‡Requires Mediacom Internet. Enables Mediacom interactive guide, VOD/PPV access or premium services.

Installation & Service Call Fees

(All rates are one-time fees unless otherwise stated.)

Standard Installation* $109.99
Installation of Additional Outlets, New and Additional Phone Jack or WiFi 360pro $49.00
Installation of New Phone Jack (if needed) $75.00
Installation of Additional Phone Jacks (if needed) $49.00
Trip Charge** (Field service charge) $49.00
*Applies to all standard installations for homes with existing wiring that are up to 150 feet froman access point on Mediacom's network. Some installations require custom work and prices may vary. Relocation of existing wiring, additional outlets, wall fishes and other custom work is not included.
**Applicable when adding and/or relocating outlet, transferring service locations, reconnecting, upgrading and/or downgrading services and picking up equipment when we have to send a technician to your service location. Not applicable if services performed are covered by optional Home Wire Maintenance Plan to which the customer subscribes.

Other Fees & Charges

(All rates are per instance fees unless otherwise stated.)

Xpert Home Advisor $9.99
Xpert Home Office Pro $19.99
Xpert Smart Home Complete $24.99
Music Choice PLUS (Single Plan)
(monthly recurring fee)
$10.99
Music Choice PLUS (Family Plan)
(monthly recurring fee)
$15.99
Music Choice PLUS (Large Family Plan)
(monthly recurring fee)
$19.99
Data Overage Charge per 50 GB Block* (See Additional Terms & Conditions-Monthly Useage Allowance for more details regarding usage allowances.) $10.00
Home Wire Maintenance
(Monthly recurring fee)
$4.95
Processing Fee for Payment by Phone with Customer Service Rep $5.00
Activation Fee $10.00
Electronic Reactivation or Change $2.00
Field Service Charge $49.00
Change of Phone Number $15.00
Non-Published Number Set-up Fee $15.00
Data/Phone Modem Purchase $199.00
Battery Backup Purchase $49.00
24-Hour Battery Backup Purchase $1,400.00
TiVo® Connector Kit Purchase $40.00
Late Payment Charge $10.00
Field Collection Charge $20.00
Insufficient Funds Handling Charge $29.00
Connection of Consumer Owned Equipment** (same trip) $5.99
Connection of Consumer Owned Equipment** (separate trip) $49.00
Unreturned Data/Phone Modem $139.00
Unreturned Digital (Standard or HD, DVR or non-DVR) Receiver/CableCARD or TiVo DVR† $300.00 - $500.00
Unreturned Digital Adaptor or External Hard Drive, TiVo Mini or e-Box† $100.00 - $150.00
Unreturned Wi-Fi Extender/WiFi360pro per eero pro 6 device† $75.00
*10 per 50 GB used over usage allowance.
**This is a per item charge, including such items as VCR, DVD player, home stereo, game equipment, etc.
† Charge determined by model type.

Legacy Packages & Equipment

You may be subscribed to a service or bundle or have equipment that is for current package subscribers only and not available for new subscriptions. If you have specific questions concerning your services or equipment, call Mediacom at 1-855-633-4226. For specific questions about your Internet service level and associated monthly usage allowance read Additional Terms & Conditions- Monthly Usage Allowance.

Billing Policies

Services are billed one month in advance. Payments are due by the tenth day after the "bill from" date, after which a late payment charge will apply. Seven days advance notice is required for termination of service. All leased equipment must be returned

Taxes and Fees

Listed rates do not include franchise fees; copyright fees; sports/local broadcast surcharges; federal, state and local taxes; or governmental regulatory fees.

How to Contact Us

548 Southgate Ave. Iowa City, IA
8am-6pm M,T,Th,F; 9am-6pm Wed; 9am-12pm Sat.

6300 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
8am-6pm M,T,Th,F; 9am-6pm Wed; 9am-12pm Sat.