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Live television broadcast & online auction to benefit chronically ill children

BETHLEHEM, PA – November 18, 2024 — For the 39th year, Astound Broadband is partnering with Dream Come True, a non-profit dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children who are seriously, chronically or terminally ill in the Greater Lehigh Valley area, for its annual Dream Come True telethon and online auction.

Bidding in the online auction is now open, and the telethon airs live on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Astound TV Network (ATVN)

• Channel 4 / HD 1004 in the Lehigh Valley, PA
• Channel 4 in Luzerne County, PA
• Channel 8 / HD 608 in Delaware County, PA
• Channel 8 / HD 678 in Washington, DC

Monetary donations are accepted during the fundraiser via phone and on the Dream Come True website. Last year, the 38th annual event raised more than $75,000 through donations made from the telethon and auction.

The online auction</a> opens today and runs through 8:45 pm on December 2, 2024. Items donated by Astound’s television network partners and local supporters offered for bid include MacBook Pro Laptop, Dyson vacuum, Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey game suite tickets, and an air fryer. 100 percent of funds raised goes to Dream Come True.

The Dream Come True Telethon has received significant support from the Lehigh Valley community for many years, with commitments from long standing donors such as Monkey Knife Fight Bicycle Ride and Mopar Madness.

“This trip was so much more than a normal vacation for us. It was time to be together as a family and enjoy life after childhood cancer. We will be forever grateful to the generosity of Dream Come True!,” shared a grateful Dream Come True parent.

The live television program is produced by Astound TV Network (ATVN), the broadcast production arm of Astound Broadband. The evening is filled with inspiring entertainment, including a performance by Lilly Moss Hercik, interviews from previous Dream Come True recipients and dedicated community members, and more. ATVN’s Chris Michael again serves master of ceremonies alongside ATVN on-air personality Artie Freeman, ATVN Sports Announcer Scott Barr, and Dream Come True Executive Director, Rayann Vasko.

“It is truly wonderful to be part of the 39th Annual Dream Come True Telethon to help fulfill the wishes of chronically ill children. As the producer of the telethon, Astound is working hard to ensure another successful event so that Dream Come True can continue to provide support to assist local families in our community,” said Sanford Ames, SVP/GM, Astound Broadband of Pennsylvania. “We are grateful to the contributors including local businesses and other organizations and individual donors who are all helping to make dreams come true for many ill children during this holiday season.”

For 10 years running, customers have consistently rated Astound one of the best ISPs in the country namely in Overall Satisfaction, Speed, Reliability, Customer Service and Value, among others. Astound continues to offer customers the services they want and need, including fiber internet with speeds of 1.5 Gbps (1500 Mbps) and up to 5 Gbps (5,000 Mbps) in certain areas, plus mobile powered by T-Mobile’s 5G network.

To access the online auction today, please visit https://new.biddingowl.com/DreamComeTrue. To learn more about Astound and its services, please visit www.astound.com.

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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 services Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

About Dream Come True
Dream Come True is a local nonprofit organization that fulfills dreams for children who are living in the Greater Lehigh Valley area, between the ages of four and 17 and are diagnosed with a serious, chronic or life-threatening illness.

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

Dream Come True Media Contact:
Rayann Vasko
Dream Come True
rvasko@aol.com
610.509.4019

Two-Year Price Lock & Up to a $400 Gift Card With the Purchase of Internet & Mobile Services

Princeton, N.J. — November 12, 2024 — Cyber Season is here! Astound Broadband (Astound),an award-winning provider of reliable, fiber-powered Internet, plus Mobile and TV services, today announced its limited-time Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. The deals are available online to new customers in serviceable areas across the US as of today.

With today’s demand for ultra-fast internet and reliable mobile service, Astound Broadband is offering a two-year price lock on internet packages, along with gift cards worth up to $400 and deals on mobile services.  New customers can sign up from November 12 through December 17 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. All customers who order online are also eligible for free self-installation or 50% off professional installation during this promotion.
• Switch & Save on Mobile Service – New Astound Mobile customers can get one Unlimited Mobile line FREE for 12 months, or two lines for $20/mo. Astound Mobile uses T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network.
• $100 or $300 Gift Card – new Internet customers who order online are eligible for a $100 gift card when ordering speeds less than 1 Gig, or a $300 gift card when ordering speeds of 1 Gig and higher.
• $200 or $400 Gift Card – new Internet & mobile customers who order both online are eligible for a $200 gift card when ordering internet speeds less than 1 Gig, or a $400 gift card when ordering internet speeds of 1 Gig and higher.
• Magical Moments – Customers can also brighten their season with, a sweepstakes offering weekly, monthly, and grand prizes.
• For specifics on cyber offers and coupon codes, please visit astound.com/special-offers/cyber-deals.

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

For 10 years running, customers have consistently rated Astound one of the best ISPs in the country namely in Overall Satisfaction, Speed, Reliability, Customer Service and Value, among others.  Astound continues to offer customers the services they want and need, including fiber internet with speeds of 1.5 Gbps (1500 Mbps) and up to 5 Gbps (5,000 Mbps) in certain areas, plus mobile powered by T-Mobile’s 5G network.

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.

For more information about Astound, visit astound.com.

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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 services Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

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

Boston, MA – September 30, 2024 – Astound Broadband, an award-winning provider of Internet, Mobile and TV services, continues its role as a premier sponsor for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Having supported the event since 2015, Astound will once again participate in the 2024 Walk, taking place on Sunday, October 6. The Astound ice cream truck will be on hand to serve frozen treats to walkers participating in the 36th annual event. The Astound ice cream truck will also participate in Jimmy Fund Walk Spirit Week by giving out ice cream to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute employees on October 2, as a kickoff to Walk weekend.

Proceeds from the Jimmy Fund Walk directly support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.

“Our involvement in the Jimmy Fund Walk allows us to give back to the communities we serve while supporting critical cancer research and care,” said Sanford Ames, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Astound Broadband. “We’re committed to being a positive and active presence in our local neighborhoods, and events like these reflect that commitment.”

On Sunday, October 6, thousands of walkers will take to the famed Boston Marathon® course. Participants can choose to walk a 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon, or participate virtually in their own communities. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more. Astound representatives will be present at the finish line, distributing ice cream to participants throughout the day.

Astound has supported other Dana-Farber events this year. In May, Astound celebrated Nurses Week by bringing the ice cream truck to Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical campus to honor nurses and other healthcare workers. And in June, Astound handed out goodies and interacted with guests at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl.

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.

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.

Astound Broadband serves communities across Massachusetts, including Allston, Arlington, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Burlington, Charlestown, Dedham, Dorchester, Everett, Framingham, Hyde Park, Lexington, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Peabody, Revere, Roslindale, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, West Roxbury, and Woburn.

For more information, visit astound.com or call 1-800-4-ASTOUND (1-800-427-8686).

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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.

Boston, MA – August 29, 2024 – Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest U.S. cable provider, is teaming up with Beasley Media as it launches a new promotion in Boston starting Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, with the opportunity to win one year of free rent, up to $24,000. The promotion coincides with the return of thousands of college students and others over the next few weeks as they move into apartments throughout the Boston area.

To win the prize, participants must “crack the code” and enter 5 digits to unlock a vault that will be in a giant Astound-branded bus. The bus will be at three key locations across Greater Boston—on Friday, August 30 in Brighton and Allston, on Saturday, August 31, in the Fenway and on Sunday, September 1, in the Northeastern, Boston University, and Boston College areas. Specific locations and more information will be promoted on Beasley Media’s radio stations, 98.5 The Sports Hub, ROCK 92.9, HOT 96.9, and Country 102.5 and social media platforms.

Astound and Beasley Media’s teams will guide participants through the process, with the winner notified immediately upon successfully unlocking the vault. Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter the contest and must try to “crack the code” in person at one of the bus’s locations from August 30-September 1.

“Astound is gearing up for the biggest event in Boston in the fall, the return of thousands of college students and others who will be moving into dorms and apartments. What better way to welcome them back than by giving them an opportunity to win free rent for a year,” said Sandford Ames, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Astound Broadband. “Astound also has excellent ‘back-to-school’ deals on internet and mobile offers that will save customers money and provide top-notch services.”

“Beasley Media is excited to partner with Astound to giveaway one-year of free rent to the winner who can ‘crack the code’,” said Mary Menna, Beasley Media NE Regional VP and Boston Market Manager. “Leveraging Beasley Media’s extensive presence on the radio, online and on social media, we are sure to spread the excitement about this amazing prize to everyone who wants to take a try at winning up to $24,000.”

Astound Broadband’s Back to School offers are in line with today’s demand for ultra-fast internet and reliable mobile service. Astound 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, marking the tenth consecutive year of high customer satisfaction. Astound’s internet has been recognized for its consistent quality, exceptional performance for video streaming, gaming, and remote work, and outstanding customer service.

Astound Broadband continues to be a trusted provider with download speeds of up to 5 Gbps in select areas, making it a top choice for customers seeking a fast and reliable connection. For more information about these offers and to view 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.

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