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Astound Business Solutions
National Fiber Solutions with a Local Approach
Reliable, secure, high-speed connectivity for mission-critical applications. 41,000+ route miles of fiber across 8 of the top 10 U.S. metro markets. Powered by RCN, Grande Communications, and Wave.
Carrier-Grade Network
The Largest Cable Overbuilder in the U.S.
Astound is the nation's largest in-market competitor — present in 8 of the top 10 U.S. metro markets where it directly competes against legacy incumbents on the same fiber routes. This competitive positioning drives better pricing, faster service, and stronger customer advocacy.
The unified national backbone, built from the combined infrastructure of RCN, Grande Communications, and Wave, spans 41,000+ route miles of fiber across 12 states. A self-healing fiber-ring topology provides automatic protection, while high-capacity backbone links, coastal submarine cable access, and transpacific and transatlantic routes deliver the infrastructure quality of Tier-1 carriers.
Full Connectivity Portfolio
From entry-level broadband to 100 Gbps dark fiber — all on Astound's own carrier-grade fiber network.
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
Carrier-grade fiber DIA connecting businesses directly to the internet with guaranteed symmetrical speeds, full SLA coverage, and continuous high-bandwidth connectivity. Predictable latency, tight security, and speed guarantees for businesses using cloud-based applications or requiring dedicated upload and download bandwidth.
Ethernet Solutions (EPL / EVPL / ELAN)
Fiber-based Ethernet delivering symmetrical speeds from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps. EPL for point-to-point office and data center connections; EVPL for point-to-multipoint multi-site private networks; ELAN for any-to-any Layer 2 LAN extension across locations. Self-healing fiber-ring protection on all configurations.
Wavelength
High-performance optical transport delivering up to 100 Gbps between locations and 100+ data centers. Customers choose specific routes to minimize latency, with simultaneous multi-signal transmission into a single fiber. 100% guaranteed throughput, rapid scalability, and 24/7/365 monitoring with SLA guarantees.
Business Class Internet (BCI)
Symmetrical fiber internet for businesses needing reliable performance for cloud applications. Scalable from 50 Mbps to 1 Gbps with static IP options and upgradeable to DIA or Ethernet. Includes commercial NOC monitoring and 24/7 support. Speed tiers: 50–100 Mbps (1–10 devices), 500 Mbps (20–30 devices), 1 Gbps (30+ devices).
Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute
Private dedicated Layer 2 connection to Microsoft Azure data centers, bypassing the public internet. Available at locations in Ashburn VA, Dallas TX, San Jose CA, and Seattle WA. Speeds from 50 Mbps to 100 Gbps. Enhanced security, better resiliency via fiber ring topology, lower cost, and optimized performance.
AWS Direct Connect
Private cloud networking to Amazon Web Services at seven U.S. locations: Ashburn VA, Boston MA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, New York City NY, San Jose CA, and Seattle WA. Dedicated and hosted connections from 50 Mbps to 100 Gbps. Supports US-East and US-West regions with 24/7 proactive monitoring.
SD-WAN
Software-Defined WAN simplifying multi-site network management with cloud-based security, virtualization, analytics, and automation. Includes firewall (DPI, Layer 7 app firewall), managed router, cloud security (IPS/IDS, anti-malware, global threat intelligence), and advanced VPN with zero-touch provisioning and business continuity. Local 24/7 support.
UCaaS (Unified Communications)
Cloud-based unified communications integrating messaging, video conferencing, voice, and web conferencing. Includes mobile extension, ConnectNow conferencing (up to 300 attendees), CRM integration, and contact center capabilities. OpEx model with automatic upgrades to the latest technology.
Dark Fiber
Unlit fiber optic infrastructure for organizations requiring full control over their network. Maximum flexibility, capacity, and scalability — ideal for carriers, large enterprises, and organizations with specialized transmission requirements.
Managed WiFi
Enterprise wireless networking solutions managed by Astound, providing reliable coverage and performance without the operational burden of in-house wireless management.
High Speed Internet (Coax)
Broadband internet over coaxial cable infrastructure for businesses needing reliable connectivity at competitive price points, particularly in markets served by Astound's cable footprint.
Hosted Voice / PRI / SIP
Traditional and cloud-based voice solutions including hosted PBX, Primary Rate Interface trunking, and SIP trunking. Completes the full stack alongside Astound's data connectivity services.
Ethernet Solutions
Three fiber-based Ethernet configurations — point-to-point, hub-and-spoke, or full mesh — all delivering 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps symmetrical with self-healing redundancy.
EPL — Ethernet Private Line
- Dedicated point-to-point fiber connection
- Carrier-class SLA with full redundancy
- Ideal for office-to-datacenter links
- Bandwidth-intensive application support
- From 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps symmetrical
EVPL — Ethernet Virtual Private Line
- Connect multiple sites to a single hub
- Private data, voice, and video network
- Dedicated high-speed bandwidth per site
- Hub-and-spoke topology support
- From 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps symmetrical
ELAN — Ethernet LAN
- Multiple locations communicate as one LAN
- Seamless LAN extension across sites
- Self-healing fiber-ring protection
- Full mesh any-to-any connectivity
- From 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps symmetrical
Private Cloud On-Ramps
Direct Connections to Azure and AWS
Astound provides Layer 2 private connectivity to both Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect at data center locations across the U.S. — bypassing the public internet entirely for improved security, lower latency, and consistent performance.
- Enhanced security — data isolated from the public internet
- Better resiliency via self-healing fiber-ring topology
- Lower cost vs. standard internet egress charges
- Increased performance with optimized routing to cloud
- Bandwidth from 50 Mbps up to 100 Gbps
- 24/7 proactive monitoring on all cloud connections
Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute
Private Layer 2 connectivity via trunked VLAN. Available at locations in Virginia, Texas, California, and Washington state. Speeds 50 Mbps – 100 Gbps.
AWS Direct Connect
Dedicated and hosted connections at 7 U.S. locations. Supports US-East 1 & 2 and US-West 1 & 2 regions. Hosted connections at 50 Mbps – 10 Gbps; dedicated up to 100 Gbps.
Why Astound Business Solutions
National scale without sacrificing the responsiveness, pricing, and expertise that local providers are known for.
National Scale, Local Expertise
Coast-to-coast fiber across 12 states and 20+ metro markets — but every support interaction is handled by local experts who understand the business, market, and urgency. National infrastructure with the responsiveness of a local provider.
Largest Cable Overbuilder in the U.S.
As the nation's largest in-market competitor, Astound provides genuine competitive choice where legacy incumbents dominate — translating to better pricing, faster service, and stronger customer advocacy in the metros it serves.
Self-Healing Fiber-Ring Architecture
The backbone features smaller node sizes, robust fiber capacity, and self-healing ring topology that automatically protects against fiber cuts and node failures. Superior uptime compared to traditional provider architectures.
Speed to Market
Astound relies on its own infrastructure and workforce — no third-party contractors. Faster installations and upgrades mean businesses get connected and productive faster, with less downtime during transitions.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps
Private Layer 2 connections to both Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect at multiple U.S. data center locations, up to 100 Gbps. Public internet bypassed for enhanced security, lower latency, and consistent cloud performance.
Full-Stack Connectivity Portfolio
From Business Class Internet through DIA, Ethernet, Wavelength, Dark Fiber, SD-WAN, UCaaS, and cloud connect — businesses scale on a single provider's network from entry-level to enterprise grade as they grow.
Metro Market Coverage
Present in 8 of the top 10 U.S. metro markets — coast-to-coast across 12 states with 14,000+ on-net buildings.
Industries Served
Serving businesses across healthcare, finance, education, government, and enterprise in Astound's metro footprint.
Astound vs. Legacy Incumbent Providers
| Dimension | Astound Business Solutions | Legacy Incumbent Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Market Position | Largest in-market overbuilder — genuine competitive choice | Monopoly or duopoly in most markets — limited alternatives |
| Local Support | Local experts with market knowledge answering every call | Centralized support centers with no local context |
| Installation Speed | Own workforce, no third-party dependency — faster delivery | Third-party contractors and long provisioning queues |
| Network Architecture | Self-healing fiber-ring with smaller node sizes and higher resiliency | Legacy architectures with larger failure domains |
| Cloud Connectivity | Direct Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect at 7 U.S. locations | Available but often requires longer provisioning cycles |
| Pricing | Competitive pricing driven by genuine in-market competition | Pricing power from limited competition in most markets |
| Solution Approach | Consultative — custom solutions designed for each business | Standardized packages with limited customization |
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