RCN Launches Cable VoIP in Chicago

RCN launched a cable VoIP service in its Chicago market. the latest in a series of initiatives in Chicago. RCN said it will provide this service through its own telephony network, with lifeline E-911 certification, battery backup and 99.999% service reliability. This rollout, currently available where the upgrade has been completed, is expected to be available in RCN's entire Chicago footprint by the end of October 2004.



RCN's offerings in the Chicago market also include digital cable television, a unique "Starview" mosaic program guide, VOD, SVOD, and a 7 Mbps "MegaModem" service.



"This VoIP rollout accomplishes two very important things for RCN: we control the entire customer experience for our VoIP customers without relying on the local phone company, and we also significantly reduce our equipment costs with VoIP technology," said David C. McCourt, RCN's Chairman and CEO. "http://www.rcn.com/