RCN has announced the immediate availability of gigabit Internet speeds to New York City residents in each of its service areas, including Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The 1 Gbps service is based on DOCSIS 3.1 and starts at $69.99/month for 12 months with no contracts.
"1 Gigabit is a giant leap forward in Internet technology, and RCN is the first provider to offer this new service at an affordable price to residents of New York City," said Bruce Abbott, VP and general manager of RCN New York. "1 Gigabit Internet provides a high-performance connection that delivers unrivalled value on a platform designed to expand as our customers' needs continue to grow. RCN is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation by continuing to offer the fastest Internet speeds, increased reliability and the best experience for our customers."
Earlier this month, RCN announced plans to launch DOCSIS 3.1-based gigabit services in Chicago.
