Mediacom launches MVNO mobile product using Verizon's network

Mediacom, one of the nation's largest cable companies, is now a celluar phone provider. The New York-based giant announced that it has launched Mediacom Mobile effective today (July 16th) across its service footprint.

Mediacom is acting as a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, on Verizon's cellular network. The new service is available via unlimited and by-the-gig plans. The unlimited plan costs $40 per month per line and the by-the-gig plan costs $15 per month per gigabyte. Both prices include all taxes and fees.

“Our core mission as a company has always been to bring the very best communications services to the communities we serve. By combining a proven national wireless network with our fast and reliable fiber-rich Gigabit speeds, robust Xtream Wi-Fi capabilities, and simple, affordable pricing plans, we believe Mediacom Mobile creates a ubiquitous connected experience and a compelling wireless solution for consumers.” - Tapan Dandnaik, Mediacom senior vice president of operations, product strategy, and consumer experience.

It isn't clear whether Mediacom will require mobile customers to subscribe to their landline internet service as other providers have done. (Unfortunately, an attempt by the author to visit the Mediacom Mobile website was blocked by Bitdefender because it had been flagged as a phishing website).

You can read more about the Mediacom plan at the Corridor Business Journal (based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa).