RCN Business adds 100-Gbps transmission to Ethernet backbone network

RCN Business says it has upgraded of its Ethernet backbone network with 100-Gbps links. The fiber-optic network enhancement will enable the company to offer Ethernet services from 3 Mbps to 100 Gbps.

The MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certified services provider supports small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises in the healthcare, finance, media, education and government sectors via a wholly owned network in major markets across the Northeast and Midwest. These include Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), Washington, DC, and New York City. RCN Business offers a suite of Ethernet services including E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Access to enable businesses to connect multiple offices, data centers, and other locations.

"RCN Business is driven to advance its network infrastructure to support customers' growing demand for higher-capacity bandwidth services," states Michael Carrosquilla, senior vice president, Commercial Services for RCN Business. "Our clients are increasingly utilizing Carrier Ethernet services within their data networks. We are dedicated to ensuring they can leverage these higher-bandwidth options in a cost-effective manner."

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