Mediacom wraps fiber expansion project in St. Louis County

Mediacom Communications announced completion of a fiber construction project that brings ultra-high-speed internet to underserved areas of St. Louis County. More than 1,100 homes and businesses in Lakewood Township now have access to world-class fiber optic broadband services.

Construction of the 73-mile fiber network began in May of 2023 and has been completed on schedule despite challenging terrain and weather conditions. Mediacom began launching service in October of 2023 as portions of the construction were completed. The entire cost of the project was covered by Mediacom's $5.3 million private investment.

Residents and businesses in Lakewood Township can now access a variety of service offerings including broadband plans with 2-gigabits-per-second download speeds as well as low-cost phone plans. Mediacom also offers Xtream Connect a low-cost broadband plan designed specifically for qualifying low-income households. A public open house was held late last year to introduce Mediacom's range of services to the Lakewood Township community.

Mediacom's Lakewood Township project was recently profiled in the premiere of NCTA - The Internet and Television Association's docufilm, "Every Last Mile: The Untold Story of Connecting Rural America." The film showcases first-hand accounts of construction crews building broadband networks in rural communities like Lakewood Township and the real time challenges faced to connect every American.

Read the full press release here.

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