Mediacom Speed Test

Test Your Mediacom Communications Internet Speed

Go beyond basic speed numbers. Measure your real Mediacom download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat to see how your connection truly performs.

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About Mediacom Communications

Technology

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1)

Coverage

22 states (primarily Midwest and South)

Typical Download

100-1000 Mbps

Typical Upload

10-50 Mbps

Mediacom Speed Tiers & Plans

PlanDownloadUploadPrice
Access Internet 100100 Mbps10 Mbps$40/mo
Connect Internet 200200 Mbps15 Mbps$50/mo
Xtream Internet 600600 Mbps25 Mbps$70/mo
Xtream Internet 1 Gig1000 Mbps50 Mbps$80/mo

Prices and speeds are approximate and may vary by location. Promotional pricing may differ from regular rates.

Common Mediacom Issues

Significant bufferbloat on cable nodes shared with many subscribers
Upload speeds severely limited across all tiers
Data cap of 6 TB with overage fees
Outages during severe weather in rural service areas
Older cable infrastructure causing intermittent packet loss
Speed drops during peak evening usage hours

How Pong.com Helps Mediacom Customers

Most speed tests only measure raw throughput inside your ISP's network. Pong.com goes further, testing across the real public internet to reveal what your Mediacom connection can actually do.

Bufferbloat Detection

Discover if your Mediacom connection suffers from high latency under load. Bufferbloat causes lag and stuttering even on fast connections.

Jitter Analysis

Measure the consistency of your Mediacom connection. High jitter means unreliable performance for gaming, video calls, and streaming.

Connection Health Grade

Get an A-F grade for your Mediacom connection based on speed, latency, bufferbloat, and stability. Know exactly where you stand.

Real-World Experience Scores

See how your connection performs for specific activities: 4K streaming, video conferencing, competitive gaming, and web browsing.

Speed History Tracking

Track your Mediacom speeds over time. Spot trends, identify peak-hour slowdowns, and catch degradation before it becomes a problem.

Public Internet Testing

Unlike tests that measure inside Mediacom's network, Pong.com tests across the real internet, giving you speeds that match your actual experience.

Compare Mediacom to Alternatives

CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber

100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (Quantum Fiber / FTTH), DSL (legacy CenturyLink)

AT&T Internet / Fiber

300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-20 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (AT&T Fiber), DSL (legacy IPBB)

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

50-300 Mbps down, 5-30 Mbps up

5G (n41, n71), 4G LTE (fallback)

Windstream Kinetic

500-2000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 500-2000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (Kinetic), DSL (legacy copper)

Frontier Fiber / DSL

500-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 6-115 Mbps (DSL) down, 500-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (XGS-PON), DSL (legacy, being phased out)

Mediacom FAQ

Is Mediacom throttling my internet?
If your speed test results are significantly lower than what your Mediacom plan advertises, throttling or network congestion could be the cause. Run a test on Pong.com to check your real speeds. Pong.com tests through the public internet (not inside Mediacom's own network) so you get an accurate picture. Try testing at different times of day to see if speeds drop during peak hours.
What speeds should I expect from Mediacom?
Mediacom offers download speeds of 100-1000 Mbps and upload speeds of 10-50 Mbps, depending on your plan and connection type (Cable (DOCSIS 3.1)). On a wired Ethernet connection, you should typically see 70-90% of your plan's advertised speed. Wi-Fi speeds will be lower due to signal attenuation and interference. Use Pong.com to verify your actual speeds.
Why is my Mediacom internet slow even with a fast plan?
Several factors can slow down your Mediacom connection: bufferbloat (high latency under load), Wi-Fi interference from neighboring networks, outdated modem or router firmware, network congestion during peak hours, or issues with your home wiring. Pong.com tests all of these factors in a single test, including bufferbloat detection, jitter analysis, and a connection health grade.
Does Mediacom have bufferbloat problems?
Bufferbloat can occur on any ISP connection, but it is especially common on Cable (DOCSIS 3.1) connections. It causes your latency to spike when your connection is under load (e.g., downloading a file while on a video call). Pong.com specifically tests for bufferbloat and grades it from A (excellent) to F (severe). This tells you more about your real connection quality than download speed alone.

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