How to Make the Move to Streaming with Mediacom

Among the largest cable television providers in the US, Mediacom otherwise known as Xtream, is available across 22 states, with the most expansive coverage in Iowa and Illinois. Their service options include cable TV, Internet, mobile and home phone. Thinking it might be time to consider shifting to streaming only, or perhaps you are leaning toward keeping cable but want to be sure you’ve looked at it from all angles? Below we’ve put together a highlights guide to help in making the best decision for your home and entertainment needs!

May Require a Smaller Internet Plan

Simply put, the fewer Internet-dependent devices and activities your home is running at any given time, the less overall speed you’ll need. Streaming movies and television shows can eat up quite a bit of bandwidth, particularly for high-resolution programming. By accessing those must-see films and shows through your cable provider, you reduce your Internet connection demands, which can translate into a smaller, lower-priced plan meeting your needs.

Live Local News & Sports

Some streaming services are working hard to catch up to cable when it comes to the availability of local channels, while others intentionally veer their packaging options away from these channels due to the complexity and cost associated with offering them. With cable, easy access to live local sports and news is always just a click away.

Steady Connection

From high Internet demands in your area at peak times, to hardware limitations or concerns, there are myriad reasons you might experience dreaded lag when streaming TV and movies. And while the cable isn’t perfect, it does offer a typically more stable viewing experience that isn’t affected by as many external factors.