RCN Internet Review 2020-The Pros And Cons of RCN Internet,Pricing and Plans

RCN Corporation is a cable TV provider that also offer or give internet and telephone services.

RCN  internet stands for Residential Communication Network. The company was established in 1993 by David McCourt and Peter Kiewit Sons’ Inc. and is located in Princeton, New Jersey. RCN Corporation is a cable TV provider that also offer or give internet and telephone services.
It is a telecommunication company that provides high speed internet, digital TV, and phone services for residential, small and medium enterprises and business customers.
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This internet company is rated as one of the largest internet providers in the United States as well as in the entire world. RCN is YouTube HD verified and also a Netflix open connect partner. RCN is popularly known to have very low prices and these low prices has made it very competitive as the company uses hidden extras and misleading prices to publish low headline prices.
RCN  internet is operative in Pennsylvania, Boston, Chicago, Illinois, Washington, New York City, Massachusetts, Allentown, and Philadelphia all in the United States of America.  RCN business offers a full suite of communications products and services to businesses of all sizes including internet, voice, video, and network solution.The company also offer the following services

  • Quality customer services
  • 100% digital programming
  • A provider that supports the community
  • Free video on demand
  • World class fiber-optic quality
  • Super-fast and reliable internet

RCN is a three times winner of the PCMag’s Readers Choice Awards for best ISP as a result of its high rating in customer satisfaction, reliability and technical support. This award winning high speed internet provider has become the premier destination for 4k contents that allows customers to enjoy super clear pictures for sport, shows and movies.
RCN provides seamless user’s experiences and offers nothing less than reliable and affordable internet services with gigabit internet speed of up to 940 Mbps. Unlike Plusnet Broadband  and  Suddenlink Internet,  RCN delivers seamless Wi-Fi for homes and video streaming through a blazing fast and secured network.

RCN Plans


Here is a careful selection of RCN’s internet-only plans.

PlanDownload SpeedUpload SpeedContractData Cap
Internet 50 PlanUp to 50 Mbps10 MbpsNoneNone
Internet 250 PlanUp to 250 Mbps15 MbpsNoneNone
Internet 500 PlanUp to 400 Mbps20 MbpsNoneNone
Internet Gig PlanUp to 1000 Mbps20 MbpsNoneNone

 

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The Pros And Cons of RCN Internet
Source: https://www.rcn.com/new-york/good-better-best-internet-deals
Pros of RCN Internet 
RCN corporations has some many advantages and below is a list of some of the advantages or the pros of RCN Internet:

  • Super-fast and reliable internet: RCN allows users to test their internet speed and provide or recommend ways to help them optimize their connection for the best and fastest internet performance possible. It offers Ethernet, data, voice and video solutions to large and small businesses.
  • Affordable pricing system: RCN pricing is competitive when compared to other internet providers and that has made it a very good or the best option for people who are looking for good prices. With RCN, customers can pay for their services on a month to month basis. It is good for people who do not also want to commit to a yearly or multi-yearly contracts.
  • High customer satisfaction rate: RCN is highly rated for customer’s overall satisfaction.it is also rated high in three individual categories which include installation and setup, monthly bill, and tech support. RCN maintains a more consistent service quality compared to other network providers.
  • World class fiber optic quality: RCN’s gigabit plans gives users upload speed of about 940 Mbps which allows internet services to work very well. The corporation is still working to increase the gigabit network to 1000Mbps and these changes have started happening in some cities where RCN is operative. RCN’s internet is fast, stable and reliable
  • Has a good and improved digital programming
  • Community support
  • No limit on the amount of steaming

Cons of RCN Internet

RCN has some limitations as regards to its internet services and other services.

  • Has a small service area: RCN offers internet services to a few states in the USA and it therefore does not have as many channels as its competitors in the USA. People who do not live in or near major cities are not likely to have this internet service provider as an option.
  • Secretepricing: RCN goes a greater height to hide its prices thereby making it frustrating as it is impossible to know exactly what all the charges are on a RCN internet account.
  • The company has a poor track record
  • It does not enjoy an exclusive coverage area
  • With RCN, not all speed are available in every service area.

RCN Pricing Overview


The table below shows a selection of RCN Internet service plans and their prices.

PlanPromotional Price per MonthRegular Price per MonthInstallation FeeEquipment Cost/MonthActivation Fee
Internet 50 Plan$29.99Not known$0$12$9.99
Internet 250 Plan$29.99Not known$0$12$9.99
Internet 500$49.99Not known$0$12$9.99
Internet Gig$59.99Not known$0$12$9.99

Conclusion

Finally I will conclude that RCN is a great internet service provider that offers fast speed in most of their service areas at very affordable and competitive prices. Apart from offering steaming and fast internet at decent prices, they also offer considerable discounts with their internet plans as well as other services plans. This internet provider is recommended for people who enjoy steams shows while using services such as Hulu and Netflix.
References

  1. www.rcn.com
  2. Wikipedia
  3. Verycomputer
  4. Grassdoor
  5. Wirefly

 
 

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