CENTURYLINK VS MEDIACOM Comparison

CenturyLink is a communications company that provides DSL and fiber Internet, phone, and TV service. Their TV offerings are marketed under the name “PRISMTV.”

 

Consider TV and phone service, if you’ll actually use them

A marketing tactic many providers use is “bundling” together different services and offering a discount — usually Internet/TV/phone, which is often called “triple play,” or just two services, which as you might expect is marketed as “double play.” While many consumers are cutting the cord from traditional cable in recent years to use streaming services like Netflix, a dedicated TV subscription can still offer a lot of value to customers who will consume a lot of content.

Data caps can also cause problems for families or heavy TV watchers, who can quickly download enough data to go over their allowance and trigger high fees. The good news is, since so many people are cutting out cable TV and home phones, companies will often offer incredible deals for those interested.

Mediacom is a cable TV, broadband Internet, and phone service provider for business and residential subscribers, offering gigabit download speeds in some areas.

Early termination fees and other hidden costs

It’s common for providers to offer compelling discounts for new customers. These sign-up deals can be a great incentive to pick one provider over another for cost-conscious shoppers, but there are a few “gotchas” to keep in mind.

First, always factor in the final monthly cost you’ll be paying when the promotional period ends. If you average out the price, will it still be lower than the competition? Second, ETFs (early termination fees) can cost a lot out-of-pocket if you have to leave and cut off service before your contract states. Be wary of signing multi-year contracts, even with an amazing promotion on the table, if you anticipate the possibility of relocating, or if the provider in question has poor customer reviews.