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We invite you to check this page regularly for the latest news and information about Harron Communications dba MetroCast, as we work daily to bring the latest technology and service offerings to residential and business class customers in nine states.

Retransmission Consent rules drive up consumer rates, result in some station drops
MetroCast working in good faith for agreements fair to broadcasters and consumers   Read more...

MetroCast supports children in need through Toys campaign
Toys distributed through local partnerships, including U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program   Read more...

Harron President & COO recognized as top indie financial executive
CableFAX names winners at Independent Show   Read more...

MetroCast-PA announces technical enhancements and new services
All digital lineup, new channels and Video On Demand coming soon to Pocono, Berwick, PA   Read more...

Harron team briefs Senate, House members on Cable Act provisions, urges FCC to look at provisions burdening customers
Harron says Retransmission rules should be reviewed and modernized in order to ensure balanced, fair negotiations that serve all the parties involved, including customers who bear the burden of failed negotiations.   Read more...

MetroCast debuts new, high-performance Internet speeds
MetroCast Communications has announced a significant speed enhancement for its residential high speed data (HSD) customers.   Read more...

MetroCast to launch Multi-Room DVR
MetroCast Multi-Room DVR will be the most advanced DVR product in the market   Read more...

MetroCast Business Services Boosts Internet Speeds
New speed enhancement brings speeds up to 22 Mbps   Read more...

MetroCast awarded the R. Clay Simmons Exemplary Enterprise Award
MetroCast-Mississippi recognized for community contribution   Read more...

MetroCast names Vice President of System Operations
New position will advance strategic goals for MetroCast cable systems   Read more...

Harron Names James J. Bruder, Jr. Chief Executive Officer
Harron Communications announced that its President, Jim Bruder, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.   Read more...

MetroCast-Virginia named Cable System of the Year
MetroCast recognized for bringing state-of-the-art technology to VA markets   Read more...

MetroCast Acquires Vista III Media and Northland Cable Networks' Systems In Mississippi
Harron Communications, LLP, parent company of MetroCast Communications announced that it had closed on its acquisitions of all of the assets of Vista III Media and certain systems owned by Northland Cable Networks in Mississippi.   Read more...

First Commonwealth Cablevision Announces The Sale of Cable System Assets to Harron Communications
First Commonwealth Cablevision, LTD., a cable telecommunications provider serving the towns of Saluda, Urbanna, Kilmarnock and White Stone, and portions of Middlesex, Lancaster and Northumberland Counties in Virginia, announced today the sale of it's cable system to Harron Communications, L.P.   Read more...

MetroCast Adds Shalom TV To Free Video On Demand
Shalom TV, the first national Jewish cable television network, is now available on Metrocast Cablevision's Free On Demand service.   Read more...