Mediacom Boosts Speed Tiers, Will Debut Low-Cost Program

Mediacom is boosting the speed of some of its Xtream broadband service tiers this week, with Xtream Internet 100 going from 100 Mbps to 250 Mbps, and Xtream Internet 300 from 300 Mbps to 500 Mbps, the company said Tuesday. In addition, it said it was replacing its Connect2Compete Plus low-cost program with Xtream Connect, which offers 100/20 Mbps speeds for $15 monthly to households participating in various federal social safety net programs.