Mediacom vs Quantum Fiber
Quantum Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 50 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $50/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (8 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Mediacom and Quantum Fiber compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Mediacom | Quantum Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable | Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 1 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 50 Mbps | 8 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $30/mo | $50/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $59/mo | $50/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | On some plans | No |
| Data caps | On some plans | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | $14/mo | Included |
| States served | 21 | 19 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 50/100 | 80/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Mediacom
CableNot yet checked- Internet 100100 Mbps · $30/mo · real $59
- Internet 400400 Mbps · $50/mo · real $79
- Internet 1 Gig1 Gbps · $70/mo · real $99
Quantum Fiber
FiberNot yet checked- 500 Mbps500 Mbps · $50/mo · real $50
- 940 Mbps940 Mbps · $75/mo · real $75
- 2 Gig2 Gbps · $95/mo · real $95
- 8 Gig8 Gbps · $165/mo · real $165
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
Mediacom
- Serves towns the big four skip
- Gigabit available across most of the footprint
- Low intro pricing
- Data caps on most tiers
- Steep price increase after promo
- Upload speeds are low
Quantum Fiber
- Symmetrical up to 8 Gig
- No annual contract
- Price does not step up
- Build is patchy inside its own metros
- Install lead times
- Support is shared with CenturyLink
Head to head
Cities where Mediacom and Quantum Fiber compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Mediacom vs Quantum Fiber, answered
Is Mediacom or Quantum Fiber better?
Quantum Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 50 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $50/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (8 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Mediacom or Quantum Fiber?
Quantum Fiber has the lower real cost: $50 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $59 for Mediacom. The advertised entry prices are $30 for Mediacom and $50 for Quantum Fiber.
Which is faster, Mediacom or Quantum Fiber?
Quantum Fiber sells the faster top plan, at 8 Gbps down and 8 Gbps up. Mediacom tops out at 1 Gbps down and 50 Mbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Mediacom and Quantum Fiber?
We have both on record in 4 markets, including Des Moines, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Sioux Falls, SD; Fargo, ND. Availability still varies street by street.
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