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RCN Corporation: MetroCast Selects RCN Metro Solution to Expand Its Reach From Connecticut to New Hampshire, Reduces Internet I

^{Published on 2009-02-09 05:59:40, Last Modified on 2009-02-09 06:00:49 - Market Wire}
 

HERNDON, VA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2009) - RCN Metro Optical Networks, a division of RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: [ RCNI ]) and a premier provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, announced today that it is providing a network connectivity solution for MetroCast to expand the communication company's reach from Connecticut to New Hampshire, reduce Internet interconnection costs and expand bandwidth speed from an OC-48 (2.5 Gbps.) to 10 Gbps.

MetroCast, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harron Communications, LP, provides cable television, internet and digital telephone services to residential and commercial subscribers located in nine states stretching from Mississippi to Maine.

"We are pleased that MetroCast chose us to design and build a solution that meets both its technology and business requirements in delivering higher bandwidth services to its customers, while lowering overall cost of operations, and ensuring network resiliency," said Felipe Alvarez, President of RCN Metro Optical Networks.

Traditionally cable companies build their markets as stand alone regions; this requires similar investments in technology for each market. By installing a 10 Gbps. Wavelength Service from RCN Metro, MetroCast is able to reduce the number of Internet Protocol (IP) providers needed to deliver bulk IP to an individual market.

"As our company grows, and the demands of Internet usage for our expanding customer base increase, delivering high speed Internet access and other communications services at a reasonable price is a major focus," said MetroCast Chairman and CEO James J. Bruder, Jr. "RCN Metro put together a cost-effective design that gave us the resilience and reliability needed to allow us to offer our customers the level of service they require and expect."

"In addition to their high-quality network design expertise and experience, we chose RCN Metro because they provide high-speed connectivity to rural markets leveraging unique rights-of-way, all at a reasonable price," said Joshua S. Barstow, MetroCast's VP of Advanced Services. MetroCast is now working with RCN Metro to create a 10 Gbps. ring connecting all of MetroCast's markets, enabling MetroCast to further enhance its network.

About RCN Metro Optical Networks

RCN Metro, [ http://www.rcnmetro.com ], is a premier provider of high-capacity transport services for carriers as well as large and medium-sized businesses. RCN Metro offers a comprehensive suite of services including: Ethernet, SONET, Wavelength, Video Transport, Internet and more. With a network leveraging unique rights-of-way, spanning from Maine to Virginia and out to Chicago, RCN Metro deploys custom solutions to service providers as well as companies in the finance, hospitality, media, government, health care and education industries. RCN Metro is a wholly owned division of RCN Corporation.

About RCN Corporation

RCN Corporation, (NASDAQ: [ RCNI ]) [ http://www.rcn.com ], is a competitive broadband services provider delivering all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet and premium voice services to residential and small-medium business customers under the brand names of RCN and RCN Business Services, respectively. In addition, through its RCN Metro Optical Networks business unit, RCN delivers fiber-based high-capacity data transport services to large commercial customers, primarily large enterprises and carriers, targeting the metropolitan central business districts in the company's geographic markets. RCN's primary service areas include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Boston and Chicago. (RCNI-G)

About MetroCast

MetroCast, [ http://www.metrocast.com ], serves over 135 communities in the states of New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama. MetroCast provides quality entertainment and information choices to residential and commercial customers over its advanced fiber optic networks. MetroCast is committed to ensuring quality service with a variety of choices to meet the needs and interests of each and every customer. MetroCast continues to introduce new technology and provide new advanced services, products and networks increasing the value of its subscribers' home entertainment and information choices.