Stonepeak Announces Agreement to Acquire Astound Broadband from TPG for $8.1 Billion

November 1st, 2020
Represents the largest private equity acquisition in the U.S. in 2020 and the largest cable transaction in the past five years. Princeton, N.J. – November 1, 2020 – Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners (Stonepeak), a private equity firm specializing in infrastructure investing, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astound...

Astound Business Solutions Announces Collaboration with Ciena

September 23rd, 2020
Ciena adds massive scalability with coherent optical and packet technology to organization’s offerings Princeton, N.J. – September 23, 2020 - Astound Business, a communications provider delivering industry-leading high-speed internet, voice, and cloud networking services for businesses of all sizes, today announced its collaboration with networking, services and software company Ciena....

Astound Broadband Concludes Acquisition of EnTouch Systems

September 18th, 2020
The Houston, TX-based operator joins 6th largest cable operator PRINCETON, N.J. – September 18, 2020 – Astound Broadband, award-winning provider of high-speed internet, digital TV and phone services across the U.S., today finalized its previously announced acquisition of EnTouch Systems, Inc. (EnTouch). The agreement adds residential and business services in...

Astound Business Enhances Software-Defined Wide-Area Network Solution

August 18th, 2020
Newly Available Solution Offers Portal Access, Visualizations to Connect Customers Princeton, N.J. – August 18, 2020 – Astound Business Solutions, a communications provider delivering mission-critical fiber infrastructure solutions in seven of the top 10 metro markets across the United States, today announced enhancements to its Software-Defined Wide-Area Network (SD-WAN) solution....

Astound Business Announces Construction of Hillsboro Data Center Ring II

January 20th, 2020
Combined Fiber Rings to Connect Seven Submarine Cable Systems into Single Network HILLSBORO, OR – January 20, 2020 – Astound Business, a national telecommunications provider with a local focus, today announced the construction of Hillsboro Data Center Ring II, a pioneering fiber optic network in Oregon scheduled to be completed...

RCN Recognized as Internet Service Provider in PCMag Readers’ Choice Awards

October 3rd, 2019
PCMag readers acknowledge RCN’s internet service in multiple categories, including customer service and tech support Princeton, N.J. – October 3, 2019 — RCN, an award-winning provider of high-speed internet, digital TV and phone services, was recognized for a fifth time as a top Internet Service Provider (ISP) in PCMag’s 2019...

RCN Business Launches Enhanced WiFi for Small Businesses Powered by eero

October 1st, 2019
New offering provides small-to-medium-sized businesses greater WiFi coverage and an enhanced experience for employees and customers Princeton, N.J. – October 1, 2019 — RCN Business Solutions today announced the launch of Enhanced Business WiFi to its suite of offerings for small-to-medium-sized businesses in each of its serviceable markets. The Enhanced...

RCN, Grande, Wave Announce Newly Reorganized Business Solutions Team

February 26th, 2019
New leadership dedicated to bolstering business offerings nationwide PRINCETON, NJ – February 26, 2019 — RCN, Grande and Wave, the sixth largest US cable operator, today announced new leadership appointments in its Business Solutions division. The team now includes Joe Torraca, Vice President of Business Solutions - Eastern Region; Ted...

RCN, Grande, and Wave Announce Key Executive Appointments Following TPG Acquisition

August 14th, 2018
Industry veteran Patrick Knorr named Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of Commercial Services; Paul Koss becomes Senior Vice President of Carrier and Wholesale PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB) AUGUST 14, 2018 RCN, Grande, and Wave announce the appointment of industry veteran Patrick Knorr to the new role of Chief Commercial...