RCN Launches Amazon Prime Video App On TiVo Set-Top Box Platform For Seamless Streaming Entertainment

Millions of households can access Amazon Originals via the Prime Video app on the TiVo Platform

RCN, leading providers of high-speed internet, digital TV and phone services across the U.S., today announced the availability of the Amazon Prime Video app through the company’s TiVo set-top boxes. Pay-TV subscribers with an Amazon Prime membership can stream content via the Prime Video app on their TiVo devices.

This service enhancement adds to RCN’s already robust catalogue of streaming services such as Netflix, HBOGO, Hulu, and more. With the ability to stream award-winning Amazon Originals, hit movies and popular shows directly on TiVo and play specific titles through voice commands using the TiVo voice remote, RCN has enhanced customers’ experience. Integrated within the TiVo guide, customers can launch the Prime Video app directly from their TiVo set top box. Once logged into Prime Video on TiVo, the Prime Video app is as easy as pressing play.

“RCN continues to integrate innovative and convenient options for our customers, and this Amazon collaboration exemplifies our commitment to providing the latest and greatest for our customers,” said Chris Fenger, COO of RCN. “With the power of the Prime Video app now at our customers’ fingertips, customers with a Prime membership will be able to watch critically acclaimed Prime Video originals such as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, all without the need for additional equipment.”

Through RCN’s fiber-rich network, customers will be able to stream Prime Video content through reliable, high-speed internet, with Gig internet with speeds up to 940 Mbps. By providing these advanced telecommunications services and strategic partnerships, RCN will maintain high customer satisfaction while attracting potential new subscribers. These streaming services offered directly through the TiVo platform reinforce RCN’s position as leaders in the industry and commitment to offering a rich home entertainment service with excellent customer support.

A compatible TiVo box, internet services and an Amazon Prime membership are required to support this functionality. For more information, visit https://www.rcn.com/.