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2023, News, Newsroom

Astound Broadband in the Lehigh Valley to Host 38th Annual Dream Come True Telethon and Auction

November 13, 2023

Live television broadcast & online auction to benefit chronically ill children

BETHLEHEM, PANovember 13, 2023 — For the 38th year, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, is teaming up 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 4, 2023, 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 37th annual event raised more than $113,500 through donations made from the telethon and auction.

The online auction opens today and runs through 8:45 pm on December 4, 2023. 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 per cent 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 longstanding 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 38th 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.”

This year, Astound Broadband was voted best “Cable Internet Service Provider (ISP)” in PCMag’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. 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, and ranked Astound in the top ten for categories such as “Best Gaming ISP” and “Fastest ISPs.” This was the eight consecutive year in which Astound has received high-ranking accolades in PCMag’s Readers’ Choice Awards.*

Astound’s internet is a recognized, fast, reliable option, delivering download speeds of 1.5 Gbps (1500 Mbps) and up to 2 Gbps (2,000 Mbps) in certain Astound areas.

    • 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±

To access the online auction today, please visit http://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 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.

*PCMag — A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license; Where Available. Reprinted with permission. ©2023 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.

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

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2023, News, Newsroom

Astound Broadband Announces 2023 Cyber Season Deals Starting November 6th

November 6, 2023

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

Princeton, N.J.November 6, 2023Astound Broadband (Astound), an award-winning provider of Internet, 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 as of today. Current Astound internet customers who add Astound Mobile are eligible for a gift card.

Cyber Season is here! With today’s demand for ultra-fast internet and reliable mobile service, Astound Broadband is offering all-in, two-year price lock on internet packages, along with gift cards and deals on mobile services. New customers can sign up from November 6 through December 17 and get:

    • Internet, All-in, Two-Year Price Lock — where available, internet price is guaranteed for 24 months and includes internet service, modem rental, Wi-Fi, surcharges, and taxes. With the autopay and paperless discount, pricing starts as low $25 a month for internet, all-in.
    • Switch & Save on Mobile Service — with 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 who order online are eligible for a $100 gift card; current internet customers who add Astound Mobile are eligible for a $100 gift card.
    • $200 Gift Card — new Internet & mobile customers who order online are eligible for a $200 gift card.
    • For specifics on offers and coupon codes, please visit www.astound.com/special-offers/cyber-deals.

These limited time offers provide eligible customers options of great value and the opportunity to switch to Astound, brighten their season, 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 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.  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, and ranked Astound in the top ten for categories such as “Best Gaming ISP” and “Fastest ISPs.” This was the eight consecutive year in which Astound has received high-ranking accolades in PCMag’s Readers’ Choice Awards.*

Astound’s internet is a recognized, fast, reliable option, delivering download speeds of 1.5 Gbps (1500 Mbps) and up to 2 Gbps (2,000 Mbps) in certain Astound areas.

    • 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±

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 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, regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

*PCMag – A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license; Where Available. Reprinted with permission. ©2023 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
617.646.1031 | 617.515.4060
astound@sevenletter.com
617-646-1031

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2023, News, Newsroom

Astound Broadband Brings Frozen Treats to the 35th Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk

September 22, 2023

Princeton, N.J. – September 22, 2023 – Astound Broadband powered by RCN, an award-winning provider of high-speed internet, TV, and phone services, is a premier sponsor for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, an event that it has been supporting since 2015. Astound will give away frozen treats from the Astound Broadband ice cream truck to those participating in the 35th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

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

“The Jimmy Fund Walk is an important fundraising event, one that Astound has supported since 2015, “said Sanford Ames, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Astound Broadband powered by RCN. “Participating in an event like this is just one of many ways Astound provides hands-on support to the communities where we work and live. We’re committed to strengthening the communities we serve.”

The Jimmy Fund Walk will mostly follow the Boston Marathon route with the finish line at 73 Brookline Ave, in front of Fenway Park. Walkers may choose to do a 5K, 10K, half-marathon (13.1miles) or full marathon (26.2miles) or walk virtually in their own community. The Astound Broadband ice cream truck and Astound representatives will be giving away ice cream at the finish line for the duration of the event.

Astound has supported several events for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute this year. In May, Astound celebrated Nurses Week by bringing the ice cream truck to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and gave out ice cream to healthcare workers. In June, the Astound Broadband ice cream truck gave away frozen treats at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl at Patriot Place in Foxboro.

Astound Broadband powered by RCN serves the Massachusetts communities of 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 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, regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

Media Contact:
Astound Broadband
Ann Murphy
617.646.1031
ann@sevenletter.com

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Astound Broadband expands mobile service powered by T-Mobile’s 5G network

July 26, 2023

Astound Broadband to expand wireless market through strategic relationship

Princeton, N.J. –July 12 / 26, 2023Astound 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), is expanding its new Astound Mobile service, powered by T-Mobile, America’s 5G leader, to additional Astound markets. Known for its award-winning customer service, Astound is making its mobile offering available to customers in approximately 4 million homes currently passed by the company across 12 states.

This month, the service will now be exclusively available to Astound home internet customers who are eligible residents in:

  • New York City and surrounding markets
  • Pennsylvania markets of Lehigh Valley, Luzerne and Delaware County
  • Chicago IL, Evansville IN and surrounding markets
  • Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding markets
  • Texas areas of Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, Houston, Dallas and Brownwood
  • California, Oregon, and Washington markets

In June, Astound Mobile had announced its availability to customers in Massachusetts and Corpus Christi, Midland-Odessa, Temple, and Waco Texas. The company plans to launch Astound Mobile Business later this year.

“Astound’s ongoing journey into the wireless market comes at a time when it is more critical than ever for our customers to have fast, reliable, and high-value broadband and mobile services,” said Jim Holanda, Astound CEO.  “Through our relationship with T-Mobile, we are continuing to bring exceptional choice, value, and competitive, award-winning services that customers need to stay connected.”

“Astound has a collective commitment to serving customers with innovative technologies and award-winning customer service in the regional broadband marketplace. By choosing the T-Mobile nationwide network, Astound will further their commitment by creating custom applications that benefit their customers beyond their home or business on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network,” said Dan Thygesen, Senior Vice President of T-Mobile Wholesale and head of T-Mobile’s growing wholesale business.

Astound’s mobile product leverages the nation’s largest, fastest and most awarded 5G network through T-Mobile and offers a variety of plans that when bundled with Astound’s ultra-fast, award-winning internet service, customers will have access to savings and competitive offerings.  Astound offers two “pay by the gig” plans and two unlimited talk and text plans.  Customers can choose a plan whereby they only pay for the data they need or they can expand to an unlimited plan with data allotted to each user. Customers can stream, browse, talk and text with confidence knowing Astound Mobile runs on T-Mobile’s powerful network with 5G service in all 50 states.

For more information, visit astound.com/mobile.

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.

Media Contacts:
Astound Broadband
Seven Letter
617.646.1031 | 617.515.4060
astound@sevenletter.com

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Astound Broadband to debut mobile service powered by T‑Mobile’s 5G network

June 14, 2023

Astound Broadband to enter wireless market through strategic relationship

Princeton, N.J. – June 14, 2023 – 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), will soon debut its new Astound Mobile service, powered by T-Mobile, America’s 5G leader. Known for its award-winning customer service, Astound will make its mobile offering available to customers in approximately 4 million homes currently passed by the company across 12 states.

The service will be exclusively available to Astound home internet customers who are eligible residents in Massachusetts and Corpus Christi, Midland-Odessa, Temple, and Waco Texas in June. The company plans to continue to launch Astound Mobile in its remaining markets by the end of the year.

“Astound’s entrance into the wireless market comes at a time when the need for fast, reliable, high-value broadband and mobile services is at an all-time high and more critical than ever,” said Jim Holanda, Astound CEO. “Through our relationship with T-Mobile, we’ll bring exceptional choice, value and savings, and competitive, award-winning services that customers need to stay connected to their world.”

“Astound has a collective commitment to serving customers with innovative technologies and award-winning customer service in the regional broadband marketplace. By choosing the T-Mobile nationwide network, Astound will further their commitment by creating custom applications that benefit their customers beyond their home or business on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network,” said Dan Thygesen, Senior Vice President of T-Mobile Wholesale and head of T-Mobile’s growing wholesale business.

Astound’s mobile product will leverage the nation’s largest, fastest and most awarded 5G network through T-Mobile and will offer a variety of plans that when bundled with Astound’s ultra-fast, award-winning internet service, customers will have access to savings and competitive offerings. Astound will offer two “pay by the gig” plans and two unlimited talk and text plans. Customers can choose a plan whereby they only pay for the data they need or they can expand to an unlimited plan with data allotted to each user. Customers will be able to stream, browse, talk and text with confidence knowing Astound Mobile runs on T-Mobile’s powerful network with 5G service in all 50 states.

For more information, visit astound.com/mobile.

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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.

Media Contacts:
Astound Broadband
Seven Letter
617.646.1031 | 617.515.4060
astound@sevenletter.com

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