About Our Speed Test Tool
Whether is your internet provider or you use a different provider, the speed test below can show key statistics about your internet connection.
Note: This speed test can be used to test any internet provider, not just .
If your speed test result is lower than expected, try resetting your router or call customer service for additional assistance.
Use our speed test to determine the performance of your broadband service whether you use RCN or another provider. The modules above will return statistics for download and upload speed. These metrics are the most important signs of broadband internet connection robustness. As of January 2022, RCN’s national average download speed is 219.15 Mbps. Throughout their coverage footprint, the average latency on RCN Internet speed tests is -1ms. In context, wired terrestrial connections generally output latency results in the 5–70ms range. Satellite broadband connections, in contrast, are often in the range of 500–800ms.
Internet Speed Data
Maximum Advertised Download Mbps
User Speed Test Download Mbps
Speed Tests from Astound Broadband Powered by RCN Customers
Average Jitter
Fastest Download Speeds Over Time
Average Download Speeds Over Time
| Chicago, IL | 5 Gbps | 394.95 Mbps |
| Washington, DC | 5 Gbps | 532.44 Mbps |
| Allentown, PA | 5 Gbps | 528.91 Mbps |
| Astoria, NY | 5 Gbps | 341.67 Mbps |
| Bethlehem, PA | 5 Gbps | 527.54 Mbps |
| Elmhurst, NY | 5 Gbps | 491.56 Mbps |
| Silver Spring, MD | 5 Gbps | 314.04 Mbps |
| Easton, PA | 5 Gbps | 342.29 Mbps |
| Evanston, IL | 5 Gbps | 349.14 Mbps |
| Somerville, MA | 5 Gbps | 170.4 Mbps |
| Bangor, PA | 5 Gbps | 782.62 Mbps |
| Roxbury Crossing, MA | 5 Gbps | 703.05 Mbps |
| Munster, IN | 5 Gbps | 579.87 Mbps |
| Washington, DC | 5 Gbps | 532.44 Mbps |
| Allentown, PA | 5 Gbps | 528.91 Mbps |
