RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of triple play cable, high-speed internet and phone services, today became one of the first "Triple-Play" broadband providers of cable, internet and telephone service to go live with an additional wireless phone service offering.
RCN Wireless, powered by Mobile Pro's Close Call America's wireless network, launched commercial service today in Boston, MA. Subscribers will have a choice of three service plans to suit their on-the-go lifestyle. In addition, they will have a choice of three free phones, as well as free evening/weekend calling, and special discount savings.
"In keeping with our goal of connecting customers to something more, RCN Wireless will give mobile customers more for less," said RCN SVP of External and Strategic Affairs Richard Ramlall. "RCN is an industry leader in bundling fiber-based video, data, and voice and our wireless network is as good as or better than any other major carrier."
RCN cable TV customers who sign up for a wireless plan of $54 a month or higher and a two-year agreement will get a $5 discount each month, which adds up to a savings of $120 off their RCN bill over the next two years.
"We are excited to bring our wireless service first to this market," RCN Boston VP & General Manager, Linda Duggan added. "RCN has a reputation as one of the best values in internet, cable TV and we intend to bring that same value to wireless with three great service plans."
Subscribers to the RCN Everyday User Plan get a free phone, free first month with any rate plan $33.95 a month or higher. They also get half off of activation, a savings of $17.50. The second plan is the RCN Need More Minutes Plan which provides 100 extra anytime minutes every month with any rate plan $33.95 or higher. This plan also includes the free phone and half-off activation. Subscribers to the third plan, RCN Family Plans, receive two free phones. If they buy one Accessory Pack, they get the second one free. Also, with any of the RCN Wireless plans, customers get free nights and weekends, with evenings starting at 7 p.m. Customers can also keep their current cell phone number. For additional details, visit www.rcnwireless.com or call 1-877.WRLS.RCN (1-877-975-7726).
About RCN Corporation
RCN Corporation, http://www.rcn.com, is one of the largest facilities-based competitive providers of bundled cable, high-speed internet and phone services delivered over its own fiber-optic local network to residential customers in the most densely populated markets in the U.S. RCN Business Solutions is a growing business that also provides bulk video, high-capacity and voice services to business customers. RCN provides service in the Boston, New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles metropolitan markets. (RCNI-G)
About MobilePro
MobilePro Corp., based in Bethesda, Md., is one of North America's leading wireless broadband companies. The company serves more than 260,000 total customer lines throughout the United States, primarily through its CloseCall America, AFN and Kite Network subsidiaries. For more information regarding MobilePro, contact Alan Crancer, vice president of marketing, at (601) 898-1142, or visit http://www.mobileprocorp.com.
