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Technology Stocks : RCN Corp. (RCNC) - Voice-Video-Internet -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: SecularBull who wrote (618)	7/17/2000 3:53:38 PM
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RCN Begins Offering Its Bundled Communications Services To the Boston Neighborhoods of Allston and Brighton PRINCETON, N.J., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- RCN Corporation's (Nasdaq: RCNC) full bundle of communications services is now available to residents in the Boston neighborhoods of Allston and Brighton. Consumers can choose from four different ResiLink(SM) packages that offer a combination of RCN cable, telephone and Internet access services for a flat rate. The services are delivered over RCN's own MegaBand(TM) network, a high-capacity, fiber-rich broadband network that allows consumers to enjoy a clear telephone connection, more cable television channels and faster high-speed internet connections, all from one provider, and all on one bill. "ResiLink bundles are quickly becoming our most popular product," said Michael Adams, RCN's President and Chief Operating Officer. "Customers recognize that our bundles offer substantial value and savings from what is presently available in the market today from incumbent operators. We know from experience that customers like the simplicity, convenience and cost savings that the ResiLink packages offer." Adams noted that the ResiLink rollouts are timed carefully to ensure that all of RCN's back office operations -- from installation to billing -- are able to support the launch seamlessly. ResiLink was first tested in the Waltham, Mass., area last year, and is now being rolled out to other RCN markets as well. ResiLink Provides Choice and Value to Consumers ResiLink allows RCN customers to chose from four distinctive service packages for a flat monthly fee: * RCN's ResiLink Platinum bundle provides enhanced services for heavy telephone, cable and Internet users. * RCN's ResiLink Gold bundle offers a similarly comprehensive package of services except a second phone line. * RCN's ResiLink Silver bundle provides advanced communications services to customers without a computer or interest in the Internet. * RCN's ResiLink Bronze is designed for heavy Internet users. Other Massachusetts communities where RCN currently offers its services include: Arlington, Brookline, Burlington, Framingham, Lexington, Newton, Somerville, Waltham and Watertown. Consumers in these neighborhoods can check for availability of RCN services by calling 800-RING-RCN (800-746-4726). About The RCN Network RCN's Megaband(TM) Network is a unique broadband fiber-optic platform capable of offering a full suite of communications services -- including fully featured voice, video and high-speed Internet -- to residential customers. The network employs SONET ring backbone architecture, and localized nodes built to ensure RCN's state-of-the-art fiber optics travel to within 900 feet of RCN customers, with fewer electronics and lower maintenance costs than existing local networks. RCN's high-capacity local fiber-optic networks target densely populated areas comprising 44% of the US residential communications market spread over just 6% of its geography. About RCN Corporation RCN Corporation (Nasdaq: RCNC) is the nation's first and largest facilities-based provider of bundled local and long distance phone, cable television and high-speed Internet services to the densest residential markets in the country. RCN is currently either delivering broadband services over its Megaband(TM) Network or designing and building its network on both the East and West coasts as well as Chicago. In addition, RCN is a leading Internet Service Provider in its markets. Additional information can be found at: rcn.com. Some of the statements made by RCN in this press release are forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. RCN believes that the primary factors include, but are not limited to uncertainties relating to economic conditions, acquisitions and divestitures, government and regulatory policies, the pricing and availability of equipment, materials, inventory and programming, RCN's ability to develop and penetrate existing and new markets, technological developments and changes in the competitive environment in which RCN operates. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found in RCN's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. SOURCE RCN Corporation /CONTACT: Nancy Bavec, RCN Public Relations, 609-734-3772, or Valerie Haertel, RCN Investor Relations, 609-734-3816/ /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 125089/ /Web site: rcn.com (RCNC)