The new service extends broadband connectivity and offers businesses complete internet reliability
PRINCETON, N.J. – October 26, 2022 — Astound Broadband (Astound), the sixth-largest U.S. cable provider, powered by leading regional providers RCN, Grande Communications (Grande), Wave Broadband (Wave) and enTouch Systems (enTouch), today announced the launch of its Wireless Internet Backup for Business Solutions customers. The service provides a cellular internet network as a backup, to which connections are automatically switched when a business’ wide area network (WAN) might not be available, ensuring continuous business operations for commercial and enterprise businesses.
Astound Business Solutions Wireless Internet Backup offers advanced services delivered over a diverse, carrier-grade network and provides the speed, bandwidth and reliability businesses need to support essential data and day-to-day operations when other connectivity is disrupted. Designed to provide flexibility and a superb user experience, the Wireless Internet Backup is an effective continuity strategy that enables customers to stay connected if their primary WAN or Internet connection is down.
“As a fiber solutions provider with a local focus, we are dedicated to delivering reliable connectivity with best-in-class support,” said Patrick Knorr, Chief Commercial Officer for Astound Business Solutions. “Business owners depend on their internet connection to be always active, but any number of unexpected disruptions can change that. Now more than ever, connectivity is critical for production, revenue and customer service. We are confident this vital service will answer the need of operational continuity for our customers.”
Astound Business Solutions Wireless Internet Backup service provides connectivity for an unlimited number of devices as well as:
- Seamless integration, failover and failback
- Easy to use management portal
- Dual-cellular carrier capable devices, providing the highest reliability
- Only pay for what you use
This future-proofed, cost effective solution activates automatically to ensure no downtime to enable businesses to continue the use of mission-critical systems. Wireless Internet Backup is available as a product option that can be added as a standalone service or in combination with Astound’s Business Router.
To learn more about Astound’s Business Router and new Wireless Internet Backup and service tier options, visit www.astound.com/business.
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About Astound Business Solutions
Astound Business Solutions provides IT leaders with high-capacity, secure connectivity for their mission-critical applications while increasing overall agility and responsiveness. A part of Astound Broadband, the award-winning national telecommunications provider offers advanced solutions that are delivered over a diverse, carrier-grade network that provides the speed, bandwidth, and reliability businesses need to support growing data demands. With coast-to-coast connectivity to over 75,000 business customers, Astound Business Solutions maintains a local, customer-centric approach, with dedicated industry experts on-hand around the clock to help businesses stay on top of today’s evolving IT technology and remain competitive in their markets.