RCN going all digital in Boston, Massachusetts

by Darren Murph posted Jun 16th 2008 at 9:17AM

RCN already pulled the trigger and shot down any remaining analog stations in Chicago earlier this year, and now the time has come for the same merciless execution to hit Boston. Starting next month, the cable company will be nixing analog channels in order to "make room for more digital channels." Notably, RCN will be offering up converter boxes gratis for those currently without ($2.95 per month for additional ones), although it's estimated that 80% of the carrier's Bay State subscribers are already well equipped for the digital shift. Mum's the word on when this change will enable it to toss in a few more high-def offerings, but here's to hoping it's sooner rather than later.

Filed under: Industry, Regulatory, Cable

Tags: all digital, AllDigital, analog, analog shutoff, AnalogShutoff, boston, cutover, Massachusetts, RCN, switchover

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HEY!!!! @ Jun 16th 2008 2:35PM

i live in maryland and always get thing for RCN. Is there service any good because Fios is taking to long and i hate comcast.

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Le Big Mac @ Jun 16th 2008 5:36PM

I've had RCN in DC for years and have been happy with pricing and service

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YCHOUCHIYUID @ Aug 6th 2008 1:33PM

I am a new RCN customer of internet and cable TV. My cable TV lost signal from pressing wrong remote control by our kid this morning. I tried to fix but failed. I called RCN customer services for help twice. Each time waited online for 45 minutes without chance to speak to anyone. I was frustrated about that.

Is this your way to treat your customer? If so, I have no choice but to cancel my order with RCN.

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