1.5 Gig Fiber
1.5 Gbps
symmetrical
$80
per month
- Real cost / mo
- $80
- Data
- Unlimited
- Contract
- None
- Equipment
- Included
The RCN, Grande, Wave and Astound brands under one name. An overbuilder that competes head-on with Xfinity and Spectrum on price.
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4 plans
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and install fee folded in. It is the number worth comparing.
1.5 Gig Fiber
1.5 Gbps
symmetrical
$80
per month
300 Mbps
300 Mbps
20 Mbps up
$30
per month
600 Mbps
600 Mbps
25 Mbps up
$45
per month
1 Gig
1 Gbps
50 Mbps up
$60
per month
| Plan | Speed | Advertised | Real cost / mo | Data | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Gig Fiber | 1.5 Gbps / 1.5 Gbps | $80 | $80 | Unlimited | None |
| 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps / 20 Mbps | $30 | $42.50 | Unlimited | None |
| 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps / 25 Mbps | $45 | $57.50 | Unlimited | None |
| 1 Gig | 1 Gbps / 50 Mbps | $60 | $72.50 | Unlimited | None |
Footprint
A footprint in 11 states. Being in the state does not mean being on your street — check your city.
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