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How long will it take to schedule an appointment?

How long does it take to install Mediacom phone service?

What should I do if I cannot be home for my installation appointment?

I was not at home for my Mediacom phone installation and now my phone is out-of-service. What should I do?

After I switch to Mediacom phone, should I call my current phone company to disconnect my service?

Does Mediacom provide technical support?

How long will it take to schedule an appointment?
We are typically able to schedule the standard installation of Mediacom phone within 7 to 10 business days of your service inquiry depending on whether you obtain a new number or keep your existing one.
How long does it take to install Mediacom phone service?
A typical standard phone installation takes approximately 45 minutes.

What should I do if I cannot be home for my installation appointment?
If you are keeping your current number, your local phone company requires Mediacom to give them a two-day notice that you will be switching service to Mediacom phone. Without this two-day notice, your local phone company could fail to transfer your current telephone number to your new Mediacom phone service. As a result, you could lose the option of keeping your current telephone number as well as the temporary loss of telephone service altogether. Therefore, make sure you notify Mediacom in advance in the event that you are unable to be at home for your appointment. Or you can make the following arrangements:

1) You may designate a friend or family member age 18 or older to act as a replacement on your behalf. The individual you designate will be responsible for approving the Mediacom phone installation and signing the subscriber agreement and other important documents. Call Mediacom at 1-866-746-7312 to designate a replacement to act on your behalf.

2) If you are unable to find a friend or family member age 18 or older to act as a replacement on your behalf, it is very important to call 1- 866-746-7312 to reschedule your installation appointment a minimum of two business days in advance or your scheduled appointment.

I was not at home for my Mediacom phone installation and now my phone is out-of-service. What should I do?
Contact Mediacom immediately. If you have access to a cell phone or a friend's phone, call us at 1- 866-777-1670. If you do not have access to a phone, fill out this form reporting that your phone is out-of-service and you need to reschedule an installation appointment.
After I switch to Mediacom phone, should I call my current phone company to disconnect my service?
If you are keeping your current phone number, you do not need to contact your current phone service provider to disconnect service. Mediacom will contact them for you. Once Mediacom phone service standard installation is completed and your phone number is successfully transferred, your prior phone service will be disconnected. Until then, you will continue to have service from your current phone provider. You may want to contact your former provider after the standard installation has been completed to ensure that you receive final billing in a timely manner. Please note, it is essential that you or an authorized person be at home during the standard installation procedure.

If you receive a new telephone number from Mediacom, and no longer desire phone service from your current phone service provider, you must contact your current phone service provider to disconnect your current phone service. We strongly recommend that you disconnect your current phone service after Mediacom phone service is complete so you receive continuous service during your transition.

Does Mediacom provide technical support?
Yes. Mediacom provides complete support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all of our services. We have local support teams in all areas that we serve.
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