RCN is launching its new gigabit Internet service in the Lehigh Valley, PA, region. Residents in all serviceable areas, including Bethlehem, Easton, Allentown and surrounding communities, will have access to RCN's 1 Gbps Internet speeds. DOCSIS 3.1 enables RCN residential customers to receive gigabit speeds through the same wiring already existing in their homes.
RCN first launched improved Internet speeds in Lehigh Valley last year with its release of 330 Mbps speeds. RCN's gigabit Internet service is now available to Lehigh Valley residents for $64.99/month for 12 months, and no contract is required.
"With RCN's launch of 1 Gigabit Internet, Lehigh Valley communities can officially consider themselves a 'Gig City, Village or Township.' With the fastest Internet speeds in the area, RCN customers experience unrivaled performance, connectivity and reliability," said Sanford Ames, Jr., senior vice president and general manager, RCN Lehigh Valley. "Our customers' needs in the home continue to grow, and 1 Gigabit is a giant leap in supporting and meeting that need. The Gigabit platform is designed with those growing needs in mind as RCN continues to stay committed to our customers and to bringing them the best products on the market."
In addition to Lehigh Valley, RCN currently offers DOCSIS 3.1-based gigabit service in Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Evanston, IL.