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RCN (Astound)

RCN (Astound) review, pricing, channels, and what to know before you sign up. April 2026 — verified directly from the provider.

Starting at

$55/mo

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Direct link to provider

$8.5

Box rental/mo

0.4M

National subs

5 (NYC,

Footprint

RCN TV App

App option

Pricing tiers

All April 2026 prices verified from RCN (Astound). Promo applies to new customers only.

RCN TV Essentials

$54.99/mo promo

Then $74.99/mo · 1 yr contract

80 channels · App + box: $96.49 / $104.99

MOST POPULAR

RCN Signature TV

$69.99/mo promo

Then $94.99/mo · 1 yr contract

135 channels · App + box: $116.49 / $124.99

RCN Premier TV

$89.99/mo promo

Then $114.99/mo · 1 yr contract

225 channels · App + box: $136.49 / $144.99

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RCN (Astound) also has an app

RCN TV App — works on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, iOS, Android

Skip the $8.5/mo box rental and stream the same channels on your own Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV. Save $102/yr.

Pros and cons

Real strengths and weaknesses — not a marketing pitch.

What's great

+RCN TV App skips the box fee
+Local channels and RSNs included
+On-demand library
+24/7 phone support

What's annoying

−Box rental adds $8.5/mo if you use one
−Promo expires after 12 months
−Equipment installation may be required
−Cancellation usually requires a phone call

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