What is a cable Overbuilder?
Business is part of a group called “cable overbuilders” – a cable company that can build both cable AND fiber on top of the local phone company AND/OR the local cable MSO.
Who is RCN owned by?
RCN Corporation
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 1,315 |
| Parent | Astound Broadband |
| Subsidiaries | Grande Communications Patriot Media Consulting |
| Website | RCN.com |
Did astound buy RCN?
PRINCETON, N.J. – November 1, 2021 – Astound Broadband (Astound), the sixth largest U.S. cable operator in the United States that operates leading regional providers RCN, Grande, Wave, and enTouch has completed the acquisition of the broadband systems of WideOpenWest, Inc.
What does fiber overbuild mean?
Fiber Optic Networks FTTH is the big focus of communications today. CATV companies “overbuild” with fiber. They lash fiber cable onto the aerial “hardline” coax used for the rest of the network or pull it in the same conduit underground.
Why did RCN change their name?
“It ties in to how proud we are of the service that we deliver to our customers,” Ames said of the new brand. “We thought that the Astound name was a reflection of our aspiration of how we want our customers to consider us.” » READ MORE: Is your cable bill going up? Here’s how to save on TV and internet.
What is RCN’s new name?
One of Chicago’s largest providers of internet, TV and phone service is getting a new name. RCN, which serves about 1 million homes in Chicago, is joining its co-owned regional services of Grande, Wave, enTouch and Digital West in rebranding as Astound Broadband effective immediately, the company announced Wednesday.
What is RCN called now?
Astound Broadband
RCN is changing to Astound Broadband under a unification of five regional companies acquired by a private equity firm, with the formal transition to the Astound name announced Wednesday. For now, it’s being called “Astound Broadband powered by RCN.”
Who is the CEO of RCN?
Jim Holanda (Aug 2010–)RCN Corporation / CEO
Why is RCN Astound now?
For example, customers will see “Astound Broadband powered by RCN” on company materials. “It ties in to how proud we are of the service that we deliver to our customers,” Ames said of the new brand. “We thought that the Astound name was a reflection of our aspiration of how we want our customers to consider us.”
Is RCN changing its name?
RCN, the Princeton-based TV and internet provider, is rebranding itself as Astound. The new name will put RCN and its sister regional services under one national brand after several acquisitions in recent years. If you’re an RCN cable customer, you’ll soon see a new name on your monthly bill.