RCN was able to do this by leveraging existing DOCSIS technology to transmit data over radio waves and copper. They have since also started using a hybrid fiber-coaxial network to better manage the high levels of bandwidth that the company deals in. RCN’s infrastructure is based on coaxial cables, much of which already existed before internet service became the focus and much more having been added in subsequent years. This merger took RCN from a mid-sized company to one of the largest broadband providers in the nation. In 2017, RCN was able to merge with Grande Communications and Wave Broadband to increase its coverage area and the level of service and speeds than it was previously able to provide. Through a series of acquisitions and splits, RCN increased its capability to deliver internet through their already existing cable lines and as demand for a reliable internet connection increased, RCN’s focus shifted more and more to providing internet. RCN first focused on telephone and cable television services while still offering internet connections. RCN was created by founders Peter Kiewit Sons’ Inc and developer David McCourt. With multiple different plans, all at different speeds and prices, there’s sure to be an option for any household. RCN continues to grow its network and if available, is an outstanding choice for residential consumers to connect their homes to the internet. Currently in seven states, RCN’s focus on cable over other technologies like fiber and DSL due to cable’s high bandwidths. RCN offers high-speed broadband cable service to over four million people with a focus on major metropolitan areas like New York, Boston, and the Washington D.C.-Baltimore areas.
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