Mediacom Communications Debuts 5 Gbps Internet
The cable operator company is bringing faster service to more than 500,000 homes.
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2026 – Mediacom Communications, the fifth-largest cable operator in the U.S., is launching a new 5 Gigabit per second internet service to invest in next-generation network capabilities.
The internet service is the fastest speed ever offered by Mediacom. It has multi-gig capabilities enabled through fiber-rich architecture that brings fiber closer to homes, enhancing internet speed and performance.
Dozens of communities are being served in these states: Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland and Minnesota. The service is available in more than 500,000 homes. As part of its multi-gig deployment strategy, Mediacom is working to extend 5 Gbps Internet to more than one million homes by the end of the year.
Mediacom CEO Giuseppe B. Commisso explained the launch of the 5-Gbps broadband reflected the company’s approach and commitment to the customers Mediacom serves. He said, “Our ability to scale high-speed connectivity efficiently across our footprint positions Mediacom as a leader in delivering multi-gig broadband to smaller markets across America.”
The multi-gig network and eero’s advanced Wi-Fi system ensure that fast and reliable connectivity is brought to every corner of the home. Customers can expand their connectivity with Mediacom Mobile, which is powered by a nationwide wireless network that creates a 360-degree connected experience.
“Our network now spans more than one million fiber miles, enough fiber to stretch to the moon and back more than twice,” Mediacom CTO JR Walden said. He explained that the amount of deployed infrastructure allows the company to bring next-generation speed tiers and minimal disruption to customers.
Gigabit tiers include Wi-Fi 7 powered by eero, the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology. The advanced Wi-Fi system ensures that fast, reliable connectivity reaches every corner of the home to eliminate dead zones and enable seamless streaming. Connection is also enhanced with the provider using AI-enhanced DOCSIS, the latest cable technology paired with AI to increase performance and enhance network reliability.
