MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS


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Mediacom Communications Launches Xumo Stream Box

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Mediacom Communications today announced Xumo Stream Box is now available to its Xtream Internet customers.

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  • Mediacom Communications today announced Xumo Stream Box is now available to its Xtream Internet customers.
  • “We are thrilled to be among the first companies to bring this cutting-edge device to market.”
    With Xumo Stream Box, Mediacom’s Xtream Internet customers can:
    Customers can search for a show or movie by saying its name into the included voice remote, and Xumo Stream Box will search across available apps and services to find it.
  • Among its offerings is Xumo Stream Box, a 4K streaming device powered by Comcast’s newest entertainment experience, Entertainment OS.
  • Mediacom joins Charter and Comcast as the third U.S.-based cable operator to offer Xumo Stream Box to its customers.

Mediacom Communications Completes Launch of 10G Platform in West Des Moines

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Mediacom Communications today announced the company has completed the transition of its West Des Moines network to the cable industry’s new 10G Platform .

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  • Mediacom Communications today announced the company has completed the transition of its West Des Moines network to the cable industry’s new 10G Platform .
  • With completion of the West Des Moines market, Mediacom will begin transitioning additional Iowa communities to the 10G Platform beginning with the cities of Bertram, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Fairfax, Hiawatha, and Marion as well as portions of unincorporated Linn County.
  • The scalability of the 10G Platform will seamlessly allow Mediacom to ramp up from the 1-gigabit offerings of today to speeds of 10 gigabits per second and beyond in the coming years.
  • As communities make the switch to the 10G Platform, new and existing customers will be able to take advantage of the following speed enhancements to the company’s Xtream Internet offerings:
    “We are incredibly excited to announce that Mediacom’s West Des Moines network has been fully transitioned to the game-changing 10G Platform,” said Steve Purcell, Group VP of Mediacom’s Capital Region.

Mediacom Completes Fiber Optic Broadband Network Expansion in Sussex County, DE

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Mediacom Communications announced completion of construction to bring ultra-high-speed broadband to underserved areas of southern Sussex County.

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  • Mediacom Communications announced completion of construction to bring ultra-high-speed broadband to underserved areas of southern Sussex County.
  • Mediacom was awarded one of three grants through the inaugural round of the Delaware Broadband Infrastructure program for the Sussex County project.
  • Construction of the 155-mile fiber build began in July 2022 and was completed ahead of schedule.
  • A total investment of more than $11 million was put into this public-private partnership to extend broadband access for underserved Delaware residents.

Mediacom Communications Launches Ultra-High-Speed Broadband in Swan Lake Area

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Mediacom Communications announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that delivers ultra-high-speed broadband services to the Swan Lake area of Hale Township, MN.

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  • Mediacom Communications announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that delivers ultra-high-speed broadband services to the Swan Lake area of Hale Township, MN.
  • Residents and businesses in previously unserved Swan Lake can now select from a variety of service offerings including broadband plans with download speeds up to 2 gigabits per second as well as low-cost phone plans.
  • “Mediacom is proud to partner with Minnesota DEED to bring broadband to the unserved residents of Hale Township,” said Zach Raskovich, Area Operations Director for Mediacom.
  • The Swan Lake project serves as another successful example of this public-private partnership.”

Mediacom and Employees Raise Over $30,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness & Research

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Mediacom Communications and its employees proudly participated in the annual Making Strides of Hudson Valley walk day raising over $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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  • Mediacom Communications and its employees proudly participated in the annual Making Strides of Hudson Valley walk day raising over $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.
  • A Mediacom specific event was hosted at the company’s Mediacom Park headquarters where attendees walked along the property’s nature trail.
  • “Mediacom is proud to continue supporting the fight against Breast Cancer by participating in Making Strides for the ninth consecutive year,” said Catherine Commisso, Mediacom’s Group VP of Administration.
  • “We hope that women can achieve a better survival rate and someday have the possibility of eliminating breast cancer as the second leading cancer death for women.”

Mediacom Communications Expands Fiber Network to Two Additional Iowa Communities

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Mediacom Communications announced the completion of two fiber-optic network expansion projects that bring ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Rutland and Williams, IA, both rural north central Iowa communities near Fort Dodge.

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  • Mediacom Communications announced the completion of two fiber-optic network expansion projects that bring ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Rutland and Williams, IA, both rural north central Iowa communities near Fort Dodge.
  • Mediacom also offers Connect2Compete-Plus (C2C+) for low-income households and participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) .
  • Through this public-private partnership, Mediacom has extended its fiber network to over 1,600 homes and businesses across a dozen previously underserved rural Iowa communities.
  • Together, Mediacom and the State of Iowa have invested $4.4 million dollars towards closing the digital divide in these communities.

Mediacom Expands Fiber Network to Truesdale

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Mediacom Communications today announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that brings ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Truesdale, IA, a rural northwest Iowa community in the Storm Lake region.

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  • Mediacom Communications today announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that brings ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Truesdale, IA, a rural northwest Iowa community in the Storm Lake region.
  • Truesdale is the 10th community Mediacom has constructed in partnership with the Empower Iowa Rural Broadband Grant Program .
  • Through this public-private partnership, Mediacom has extended its fiber network to over 1,400 rural Iowa homes and businesses over the past several years.
  • “Mediacom is working on multiple fronts to close the digital divide, and we’re proud to make this investment to benefit residents in Truesdale,” said Mediacom Area Operations Director Jeff Anfinson.

The Des Moines Register Iowa Poll Partners With NBC News

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).

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  • The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).
  • The Iowa Poll is widely recognized for insights leading up to the 2024 Iowa presidential caucuses.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230811992546/en/
    “The Iowa Poll has a storied history of setting the stage for the presidential election cycle,” said Carol Hunter, Executive Editor of the Des Moines Register.
  • Selzer & Company will conduct the Iowa Poll, which will be developed in partnership with NBC News and the Des Moines Register.

Mediacom Communications Names Tapan Dandnaik SVP of Operations, Product Strategy, and Consumer Experience

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Mediacom Communications today named Tapan Dandnaik as Senior Vice President of Operations, Product Strategy, and Consumer Experience.

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  • Mediacom Communications today named Tapan Dandnaik as Senior Vice President of Operations, Product Strategy, and Consumer Experience.
  • In his new role, Dandnaik will assume senior responsibility for managing Mediacom’s field operating teams and guiding the company’s strategic direction for future growth, product offerings, and end-user experiences.
  • “Throughout his career at Mediacom, Tapan has been a key driver of process improvements and customer enhancements across our organization.
  • He joined Mediacom in 2005, and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Financial Operations.

Mediacom Communications Named U.S. Best Managed Company for Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Mediacom Communications Corporation is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

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  • Mediacom Communications Corporation is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company.
  • Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams.
  • This marks the third consecutive year that Mediacom has earned this distinguished honor.
  • They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 46 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.