RCN Business Upgrades Ethernet Network to 100G

PRESS RELEASE – Princeton, NJ – November 30, 2015 – RCN Business upgrades its Ethernet network backbone to include 100 Gigabit per second links. Offering scalable bandwidth capabilities across its carrier-grade fiber-optic network infrastructure, RCN Business can now deploy Ethernet services from 3Mbps to 100Gbps.

As an MEF CE (Carrier Ethernet) 2.0 certified carrier, the RCN Business Ethernet network offers enterprises across key industries including healthcare, finance, media, education and government a seamless way to support data-centric and high bandwidth content requirements. RCN Business maintains its state-of-the-art, fiber rich, wholly owned network in major markets across the Northeast and Midwest, delivering advanced connectivity services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises.

“RCN Business is driven to advance its network infrastructure to support customers’ growing demand for higher capacity bandwidth services,” states Michael Carrosquilla, SVP 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.” 

RCN Business offers a full suite of Ethernet services including E-Line, E-LAN and E-Access services providing seamless ways for businesses to connect multiple offices, data centers and other locations. Additional information about RCN Business’s data services can be found at rcn.com/business or by calling 1-877-726-7000. 

About RCN Business Services
RCN Business Service provides industry-leading high-speed Internet, voice, video and network solutions to businesses of all sizes. Delivered through a wholly-owned, state-of-the-art fiber-rich network and supported by 100% U.S.-based customer service, RCN Business serves businesses in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), Washington, D.C., and New York City. RCN Business received the Metro Ethernet Forum’s CE 2.0 certification in the E-Line, E-LAN and E-Access categories in 2014.