Mediacom Broadband, founded in 1995 by Rocco B. Commisso, is an American telecommunications company headquartered in Blooming Grove, New York. It is the fifth-largest cable television provider in the United States, primarily serving smaller markets and rural communities across 22 states. The company operates as a subsidiary of Mediacom Communications Corporation. Mediacom provides cable television, high-speed internet, and voice services to residential and commercial customers. The company has invested significantly in its fiber-optic network infrastructure, including the deployment of DOCSIS 3.1 technology to deliver gigabit internet speeds to its service areas. By 2021, Mediacom had extended its fiber network to over 60,000 route miles. The company has focused on serving markets that are often overlooked by larger telecommunications providers, establishing itself as a crucial connectivity provider in mid-sized and rural communities. In 2011, Mediacom became a privately held company when founder Rocco Commisso took the company private in a $600 million transaction. Mediacom has received recognition for its broadband initiatives, including efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural America. The company serves approximately 1.5 million customers and employs over 4,500 people across its operations.