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Princeton, N.J. – August 1, 2024 – Astound Broadband (Astound), an award-winning provider of Internet, Mobile and TV services, today announced that Toni Murphy has been named EVP, Chief Operating Officer. Murphy has more than 20 years of experience in the cable and telecommunications industry. She joins Astound from Comcast where she served in leadership positions including, most recently, CMO and SVP, Sales and Marketing in the Atlanta-based Central Division, and prior, Senior Vice President/General Manager for the Keystone Region based in Pittsburgh, PA. At Comcast, she led teams of over 2,000 employees and directed operational, strategic, and financial performance of multi-billion growth segments. Her career journey at Comcast touched many disciplines including sales and marketing, customer experience, operations, network construction and design, and corporate finance, for both the consumer and business segments.

At Astound, Murphy will oversee the daily operations of the Company along with setting strategic direction for the Company’s continued success. She replaces Astound’s former Chief Operating Officer, Chris Fenger, who recently retired after serving over 13 years in that role.

“Toni Murphy brings to Astound decades of experience in the telecommunications and entertainment industry,” said Astound CEO Jim Holanda “She has a proven track record of financial, strategic and operational expertise, has exemplary leadership skills and understands how to drive customer value – all critical skillsets that will help Astound continue to thrive.”

Toni received her bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in the field of French and Economics. Murphy’s career began in investment banking and private equity where she gained experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, and leveraged buyouts in the cable, broadcasting and technology industries.

Murphy currently serves on the board of Eat ‘N Park Hospitality Group.

She has received numerous awards including the CableFax Diversity List that honors the top 100 diverse leaders in the cable and media industry, the Power 100 list of City and State of Pennsylvania and Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania.

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About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband (astound.com) is the sixth largest cable operator in the U.S., providing award-winning services, fiber-powered internet, TV, mobile, landline phone and fiber optic solutions for residential and business customers across the United States. Astound Broadband is comprised of organizations formerly known as RCN, Grande Communications, Wave Broadband, and enTouch. The company services Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

Media Contact
Ann Murphy
astound@sevenletter.com
617-646-1031

Leading Provider Offering Two-Year Price Lock & Gift Card with purchase of Internet Service

Princeton, N.J. — July 18, 2024 — Astound Broadband (Astound), an award-winning provider of Internet, Mobile and TV services, today announced its limited-time Back to School promotions. The deals are available online to new customers in serviceable areas as of today.

With today’s demand for ultra-fast internet and reliable mobile service, Astound Broadband is offering two-year price lock on internet packages, along with gift cards and deals on mobile services. New customers can sign up from now through September 16 and receive:

• Internet, Two-Year Price Lock – Where available, internet price is guaranteed for 24 months and includes internet service, modem rental and Wi-Fi. With the autopay and paperless discount, pricing starts as low as $20 a month for internet.
• Switch & Save on Mobile Service — New Astound Internet customers can get one line for free with unlimited talk, text and data for 12 months. With other mobile plans starting at $15 a month, customers can pay by the gig or go unlimited. Astound Mobile runs on one of the nation’s largest, most reliable, 5G networks.
• $100 Gift Card — New Internet customers are eligible for a $100 gift card.
• For specifics on offers and coupon codes, please visit www.astound.com/special-offers.

These limited time offers provide eligible customers great value and the opportunity to switch to Astound, start the school year with the best service, and customize their home entertainment and remote work experiences with fast, reliable, award-winning internet and mobile services.

This year, Astound Broadband was voted best “Cable Internet Service Provider (ISP)” in PCMag’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.* For the past 10 years, customers have consistently rated Astound Broadband as one of the best ISPs in the country. PCMag readers ranked Astound among the best for Overall Satisfaction, Speed of Connection, Reliability of Connection, Customer Service, Tech Support, Value, and Likelihood to Recommend, among others.

Top reasons why Astound Broadband is the best ISP include:

• Best consistent quality among cable broadband providers nationally±
• One of the best cable broadband networks nationwide for video streaming±
• Trusted connection for gaming, work or school from home, streaming, video conferencing and more±

Astound’s internet is a recognized, fast, reliable option, delivering download speeds of 1.5 Gbps (1500 Mbps) and up to 5 Gbps (5,000 Mbps) in certain Astound areas.

This press release is not an offer. For more information about these offers, and to view our policies and disclaimers, visit www.astound.com/special-offers and www.astound.com/policies-disclaimers.

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About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband (astound.com) is the sixth largest cable operator in the U.S., providing award-winning services, fiber-powered internet, TV, mobile, landline phone and fiber optic solutions for residential and business customers across the United States. Astound Broadband is comprised of organizations formerly known as RCN, Grande Communications, Wave Broadband, and enTouch. The company services Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

*PCMag – A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license; Where Available. Reprinted with permission. ©2024 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

±Based on Consistent Quality, Download Speed and Video Experience results in Opensignal’s USA: Fixed Broadband Experience Report May 2023, based on independent analysis of measurements recorded during the period October 1, 2022 – March 29, 2023 © 2023 Opensignal Limited.

Media Contact:
Ann Murphy
astound@sevenletter.com
617-646-1031

Boston, MA – July 15, 2024 – Astound Broadband (Astound), an award-winning provider of Internet, Mobile and TV services, today announced that Astound employees from its Massachusetts division recently participated in a volunteer home build project with Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston for Habitat for Humanity International’s Home is the Key campaign. The project is part of a broad partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support affordable homeownership in communities within Astound’s service footprint and beyond. Astound’s employee volunteers worked side-by-side with local Habitat for Humanity affiliate and future homeowners to help build their new home in Malden, Mass.

The employee volunteer effort is part of Astound Community Connect which centers around making meaningful change throughout the communities we serve, and beyond, by empowering our employees to volunteer and contribute to important causes that align with our company values. Astound is providing financial support and in-kind services to Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing initiatives. This support will help Habitat for Humanity build safe, decent, and affordable homes for families across the Astound footprint and beyond.

Astound employee volunteers participated in several home build sessions to help build the new home.

“It means a great deal to Astound and our employee volunteers to work alongside Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston in Malden to help build new homes, lending a hand all for the good of something bigger than us. Our collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston continues Astound’s longtime commitment to the communities we serve. We look forward to the completion of the new homes and to our continued partnership to bring more affordable housing to the Malden area,” said Sanford Ames, SVP and General Manager, Astound Broadband overseeing Massachusetts.

“We appreciate the effort by Astound employees to help build a home for a new homeowner who may not otherwise have been able to afford one,” said Jim Kostaras, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston. “When the community comes together, like Astound has done, to help make affordable homeownership possible for local families, it’s a win for everyone.”
Astound is committed to combining financial support, in-kind support and employee volunteerism, as well as providing opportunities for customers and others to participate. Astound is donating more than $670,000 to Habitat for Humanity that will support building homes and hosting over 40 employee volunteer events in the communities that Astound serves. Astound’s collaboration will involve employee volunteers in every market in its footprint, including Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

This partnership is one of many where Astound has delivered on the company’s commitment to serving its communities through volunteerism, philanthropy and financial support through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Over the past several years, Astound has supported both local and national nonprofit organizations that have made significant impacts in Astound communities. In 2022, Astound distributed $1 million in separate grants to 30 local nonprofits in its service areas. In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Astound and its customers donated $210,000 to Feeding America, supporting local food banks. In 2021, Astound helped to build the first-in-the-nation high school fiber optic program at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in Peabody MA, where Astound donated all the equipment and labor. Through that partnership, Astound continues to provide paid internships to Peabody high school students seeking training in the fiber-optic industry.

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About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband (astound.com) is the sixth largest cable operator in the U.S., providing award-winning services, fiber-powered internet, TV, mobile, landline phone and fiber optic solutions for residential and business customers across the United States. Astound Broadband is comprised of organizations formerly known as RCN, Grande Communications, Wave Broadband, and enTouch. The company services Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

Media Contact
Ann Murphy
astound@sevenletter.com
617-646-1031

Astound Business Solutions leader cited for decades of community service

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA – June 25, 2024 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County recently honored local telecommunications executive Jeff Buckingham with its 2024 Legacy Award, at the nonprofit’s annual “Big Event” fundraiser. Buckingham, who serves as Senior Director, Business Solutions, for Astound Business Solutions (formerly Digital West), has been an active supporter of Big Brother Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County for nearly three decades. The 2024 Legacy Award was presented by the organization’s CEO, Stacy Salame, to honor Buckingham and Astound’s longstanding commitment to numerous non‑profits throughout the area.

Under Buckingham’s leadership, Astound and its predecessor companies have provided vital low-cost technology and internet connectivity for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County and more than 30 other non-profits throughout the Central Coast. Buckingham has also been supportive of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County’s local mentorship programs, continuously encouraging business leaders and potential mentors throughout the community to get involved with the organization’s efforts.

“This year’s recipient was an obvious choice, as Jeff Buckingham and the team at Astound have been supporting us with telecommunications and connectivity services for many years, not to mention Jeff’s continuous advocacy of our mentorship and other key programs,” said Salame. “More broadly, under Jeff’s local leadership, Astound and its employees have gone above and beyond in being community advocates, whether through countless hours of volunteerism or providing non-profits like ours with affordable technology and connectivity to further our missions.”

“Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County embodies the very best of our community and I am deeply honored to receive this award on behalf of more than 50 local Astound employees,” said Buckingham. “We are fortunate to live and work on the Central Coast and take tremendous pride in being community ambassadors. Our community involvement really started with our predecessor companies, and I am grateful that Astound wholeheartedly supports and encourages our continued community advocacy and leadership here on the Central Coast.”

In previous years Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County has honored Lindsey Harn, Clint Pearce, Bill Jodry, Carol Florence, Hal Sweasey, Bryan Gingg, JED Nicholson, Karen Colombo, Claire Vollmer, Christie Tjong Clemons, the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust, The Big Brothers Big Sisters Realtors’ & Lenders’ Circle, CIO Solutions, and Pacific Western Bank. For more information on volunteering or contributing to Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County, call 805-781-3226, or visit www.SLObigs.org.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The local, volunteer and donor funded organization provides targeted recruiting, screening, training and matching, as well as ongoing support, safety training and supervision for volunteers, children, and families.  A nationwide Harris Interactive study found that adults who were involved as children in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs grew up to be better educated, wealthier, and report stronger relationships with their spouses, children and friends.

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. Visit astound.com/business.

Media Contact
Mark S. Peterson
Astound Business Solutions
(206) 390-0204 | mark@pointerpr.com

Organizations Receive “Best ISP” Designations in PC Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

PRINCETON, NJ – June 18, 2024 — Astound Broadband and Astound Business Solutions, award-winning providers of high-capacity and secure connectivity for residential and business customers, today announced the launch of Astound 5 Gig, a symmetrical 5 Gigabit internet service. Now available for residential and small business customers in many of Astound’s fiber markets, the new offering brings vastly enhanced levels of speeds, connectivity and productivity, all supported by Astound’s robust fiber-powered network.

This latest news follows the announcement that Astound Broadband and Astound Business Solutions were each named “Best ISP” in PC Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, in categories tied to business and residential service. Astound’s residential internet was voted as one of the best in Customer Service, Speed, Reliability, and Overall Satisfaction. Astound Business Solutions was voted #1 in Overall Satisfaction as well as 10 other categories, including Setup, Reliability, Speed, and Ease of Use.

Astound’s fiber-powered network supports symmetrical 5 Gig upload and download speeds, along with lower latency and increased capacity. For residential users, this means sharing pictures and videos as fast as they stream, on multiple devices at the same time. With less latency, activities like gaming and streaming entertainment are more responsive than ever for those at home, while business users can simultaneously deploy high-bandwidth applications and collaboration tools, improving productivity without compromising capacity.

Powered by eero’s fastest mesh Wi-Fi 7 system, eero Max 7, Astound 5 Gig is built for accelerated streaming and downloading, able to accommodate more than 200 devices at the same time. With two 10 GbE ports, eero Max 7 can deliver wired speeds up to 9.4 Gbps, and wireless speeds up to 4.3 Gbps. It is ideal for applications like gaming, as well as business uses that require high throughput and low latency, with eero’s patented TrueMesh technology and advanced online security included. Initial markets include portions of Maryland, Illinois, Texas, New York City, Pennsylvania, Washington, Oregon, California, with availability expanding continuously.

“Simply put, Astound 5 Gig is our best internet ever, whether for residential or small business use,” said Jim Holanda, Astound CEO. “Our customers are responding with a resounding ‘yes’ to Astound’s high quality service, reliability, and customer service which were highlighted in the PC Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards”

In addition, Astound has also received recognition from Forbes Home as the 2024 Best Internet Provider in eight residential markets across the U.S. including Chicago, New York City, Corpus Christi TX, Dallas TX, Portland OR, Philadelphia PA, San Antonio TX, and Seattle WA, reaffirming Astound’s commitment to delivering the best services year after year. Astound also received the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award based upon feedback gathered from Astound employees.

Astound’s fiber-powered internet speeds now range from 300/300 Mbps to 5 Gig internet at 5000/5000 Mbps symmetrical speeds. The ideal speed for an individual household or a small business depends on the number of connected devices and their online usage needs.

Those interested can check availability at their address to see if Astound offers 5 Gig in a specific area by visiting astound.com. Astound’s fiber-powered internet plans are highly competitive in every market served. Prices vary based on location and desired speed.

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About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband (astound.com) is the sixth largest cable operator in the U.S., providing award-winning high-speed internet, broadband communications solutions, TV, phone services and fiber optic solutions for residential and business customers across the United States. Astound Broadband is comprised of organizations formerly known as RCN, Grande Communications, Wave Broadband, and enTouch. The company services Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

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. Visit astound.com/business.