RCN Business Services will take advantage of the next generation DOCSIS specification to introduce cable modems that deliver up to three times faster speeds than today's highest speed services. The company plans to launch in Manhattan and in portions of Boston where it has fiber in thousands of buildings and broadband coaxial cable throughout its footprint. Additional areas served by RCN in Eastern Pennsylvania will also get to take advantage of RCN's new speed tiers.

RCN Business Services will introduce several powerful data tiers aimed specifically at customers looking for a fast and reliable platform that can support the demands of multiple users and applications like Hosted VoIP, video conferencing, streaming video and robust and secure Virtual Private Network (VPN), for example.

RCN will leverage the Cisco(R) DOCSIS 3.0 downstream channel bonding solution that includes the Cisco(R) uBR10012 cable modem termination systems (CMTS) and Cisco DPC3000 Channel Bonded Cable Modems. The new services will offer peak data rates of 20 Mbps downstream/5 Mbps upstream, 40 Mbps downstream/5 Mbps upstream and 60 Mbps downstream/10 Mbps upstream. Pricing will allow for one to two year commitments ranging from $59.99 to $199.99. While other existing speed tiers are available to meet the specific needs of smaller businesses, all of the new DOCSIS tiers will be available to customers seeking a wideband option.

"An offering that includes faster upstream and downstream speeds will further allow us to develop solutions that meet the needs of our business customers. We anticipate that the midpoint 40/5 Mbps data package will provide the best value for many SMBs," explained RCN Business Services Vice President and General Manager, Mary Jane Horne. "We engage closely with our clients who tell us over and over about the tremendous pressures they face to find new ways to increase productivity and drive efficiency. Our rollout of DOCSIS 3.0 will make it easier for us to address this demand."

"DOCSIS 3.0 is designed to help our cable provider customers, like RCN, dramatically boost speeds using channel bonding technology," said Mark Palazzo, general manager, Cable Access Business Unit, Cisco. "DOCSIS 3.0 will enable cable MSOs to allow small business customers to leverage higher speed tiers for increased productivity, web hosting and VoIP adoption -- all with faster speeds and attractive prices."

"Every business needs a solid foundation on which to build," added Horne. "RCN's Wideband data, served over our own fiber-rich backbone, is a building block that every business could utilize to operate efficiently and reliably. When RCN's Voice and Video building blocks are layered on as part of a core telecommunications strategy, customers can focus on what's most important, running their business."

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)

Contacts:

Lisa Barder
RCN Corporation
(609) 651-6892
Lisa.Barder@rcn.net

Mike Houghton
Communicreate
(703) 799-7383
mike.houghton@rcn.net

SOURCE: RCN Corporation

mailto:Lisa.Barder@rcn.net
mailto:mike.houghton@rcn.net

RCN, under Ramlall's leadership, also won a national second place winner award for case studies/campaigns by the National Association for Multi-ethnicity In Communications (NAMIC) in its 2009 Excellence in Multi-cultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) competition that showcases top marketing tactics and case studies/campaigns targeted to multi-cultural audiences.

RCN (NASDAQ: RCNI) is a leading provider of all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet, and premium voice services to residential and small-medium business customers, as well as high-capacity transport services to carrier and large enterprise customers.

"We are honored to be recognized by NAMIC for our Global Passport case study/campaign in which we developed a more robust international lineup than our competitors and aggressively marketed and promoted it directly to the targeted multi-ethnic communities that we serve," said RCN President & CEO Peter Aquino. "I also congratulate Richard Ramlall for being recognized by CableFAX as one of the 2009 most influential minorities."

Recognizing the cable industry's commitment to developing strategic and innovative approaches to ethnic-targeted marketing, while maintaining an exceptional level of creativity, the competition is comprised of two award categories: marketing tactics and case studies/campaigns. Entries in each category are judged within two divisions: cable companies/distributors and networks/industry suppliers.

Campaigns developed for the cable and telecommunications industry targeting the African American, Asian, Hispanic or other ethnic markets were evaluated on sound and innovative strategy, strength of creative execution against the strategy and tactics, implementation and results. Deviating from the traditional "best of" competition method, each entry was judged against a standard of excellence and not against other entrants.

"Our switch to an all-digital network enabled us to focus on customer demand for international and multi-cultural programming," noted Ramlall. "RCN now has more than 500 international choices, including 80 linear channels, covering 14 different language groups, surpassing many other competitor offerings today."

About RCN Corporation

RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), 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)

Contact:
Lisa Barder
RCN Corporation
(215) 355-7175
Lisa.Barder@rcn.net

Michele Murphy
RCN Corporation
(703) 434-8471
Michele.Murphy@rcn.net

SOURCE: RCN Corporation

mailto:Lisa.Barder@rcn.net
mailto:Michele.Murphy@rcn.net

--  NHL(R) Center Ice(R) LEAGUEWIDE: Offers multiple screens so viewers
    can watch all the games airing on NHL Center Ice at one time.
--  NHL Center Ice Extra(TM): Live source for scores, statistics, game
    previews, game recaps and schedule information.
--  Dual feeds: Lets viewers choose their home town announcers for select
    games.
--  Replay games: Select games will be replayed continuously until the
    following day's matches begin.
--  High Definition quality: For up to 12 games per week.

RCN is a leading provider of all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet, and premium voice services to residential and small-medium business customers, as well as high-capacity transport services to carrier and large enterprise customers.

"We are excited to offer a free preview of the enhanced NHL Center Ice to our customers," said Richard Ramlall, SVP, Strategic External Affairs and Programming at RCN. "Hockey fans will now be able to watch their favorite teams while listening to familiar announcers, stay on top of team stats and catch up on games they missed."

RCN subscribers in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, Boston and Chicago can watch NHL Center Ice on channels 941 - 954. It will also air digitally on channels 488 - 501 and on analog channels 620 - 633 in Lehigh Valley, PA. Blackout and other restrictions apply. Pricing starts at $120 and the package can be ordered by calling 1-800-RINGRCN (746-4726) or by visiting www.rcn.com. RCN also offers MLB Extra Innings(R), NBA League Pass(R), NFL RedZone, ESPN GamePlan(TM), MLS Direct Kick(TM) and international sporting events.

NHL, the NHL Shield and the Center Ice and Stanley Cup names are registered trademarks and NHL Center Ice Extra is a trademark of the National Hockey League. All Rights Reserved.

About RCN Corporation

RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), 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)

Contact:
Lisa Barder
RCN Corporation
(215) 355-7175
Lisa.Barder@rcn.net

Michele Murphy
RCN Corporation
(703) 434-8471
Michele.Murphy@rcn.net

SOURCE: RCN Corporation

mailto:Lisa.Barder@rcn.net
mailto:Michele.Murphy@rcn.net

NHL(R) Center Ice(R) LEAGUEWIDE: Offers multiple screens so viewers can watch all the games airing on NHL Center Ice at one time. NHL Center Ice Extra(TM): Live source for scores, statistics, game previews, game recaps and schedule information. Dual feeds: Lets viewers choose their home town announcers for select games. Replay games: Select games will be replayed continuously until the following day's matches begin. High Definition quality: For up to 12 games per week. RCN is a leading provider of all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet, and premium voice services to residential and small-medium business customers, as well as high-capacity transport services to carrier and large enterprise customers.

"We are excited to offer a free preview of the enhanced NHL Center Ice to our customers," said Richard Ramlall, SVP, Strategic External Affairs and Programming at RCN. "Hockey fans will now be able to watch their favorite teams while listening to familiar announcers, stay on top of team stats and catch up on games they missed."

RCN subscribers in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, Boston and Chicago can watch NHL Center Ice on channels 941 - 954. It will also air digitally on channels 488 - 501 and on analog channels 620 - 633 in Lehigh Valley, PA. Blackout and other restrictions apply. Pricing starts at $120 and the package can be ordered by calling 1-800-RINGRCN (746-4726) or by visiting www.rcn.com. RCN also offers MLB Extra Innings(R), NBA League Pass(R), NFL RedZone, ESPN GamePlan(TM), MLS Direct Kick(TM) and international sporting events.

NHL, the NHL Shield and the Center Ice and Stanley Cup names are registered trademarks and NHL Center Ice Extra is a trademark of the National Hockey League. All Rights Reserved.

About RCN Corporation RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), 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)

Contact: Lisa Barder, RCN Corporation, (215) 355-7175

Michele Murphy, RCN Corporation, (703) 434-8471

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