Harris Broadband

What Harris Broadband does

Harris Broadband is a small, privately held telecommunications service provider headquartered in Brownwood, Texas, founded in 2005. With 1-10 employees, the company positions itself as a next-generation provider leveraging Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology to deliver connectivity to local residential and small business customers in its service territory. The firm's firmographics indicate a focused, local-market operating model rather than a multi-state or national footprint.

The available source material attributes a much larger operational profile to a related entity — Astound Broadband (legally Radiate HoldCo, LLC), which operates a hybrid fiber-coaxial network with DOCSIS 3.1 technology across 12 states plus Washington D.C. Whether Harris Broadband is an independent local operator, a regional reseller, or an affiliate within the broader Astound/Radiate ecosystem is not explicitly resolved in the data. The larger portfolio of services referenced includes price-locked residential internet tiers (up to 5 Gig with WiFi 7 eero Max 7), mobile services, DIRECTV-powered streaming TV, TiVo-based IPTV, home phone, home security, and a subsidized Internet First program (starting at $9.95/mo) for low-income households. Revenue mechanics rely on recurring monthly subscriptions, equipment rental, installation fees, and promotional incentives.

The business model is subscription-driven with monthly recurring revenue from internet, mobile, and TV services, supplemented by one-time installation/activation fees and hardware rental. Go-to-market combines self-service online ordering, phone-based inside sales, an authorized partner/reseller program, and physical service center locations. Customer segments are primarily residential consumers, with secondary emphasis on small/mid-size/enterprise business services and a low-income affordability segment. No financial disclosures, funding history, M&A activity, or leadership changes are available in the source data, limiting deeper assessment of capital structure and growth dynamics.

Name

Harris Broadband

Legal name

Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband

Website

https://harrisbb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harris Broadband is a small, privately held fiber-to-the-home telecommunications provider founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brownwood, Texas, serving local residential and small business customers with broadband internet services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE), Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Fiber broadband services
• Residential internet provider
• Fiber to the home
• Telecommunications services
• Broadband connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Brownwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Residential Internet Subscription: Monthly recurring subscription fees for internet service at various speed tiers (100 Mbps to 5 Gig). Includes base internet service, WiFi equipment rental, and optional premium services like Whole Home WiFi.
2. Mobile Services: Mobile phone plans bundled with internet service. Revenue from unlimited and tiered data plans, with free lines offered as incentives for internet subscribers.
3. TV Services: DIRECTV partnership and Astound TV streaming service. Revenue from TV channel packages, premium channels, and equipment rental.
4. Equipment Rental: Modem/WiFi router rental fees including Whole Home WiFi equipment ($40/mo) and additional eero devices. Installation fees for professional installation.
5. Business Services: Dedicated business internet, enterprise solutions, and wholesale services for commercial customers.
6. Promotional Incentives: Gift card promotions ($200) and mobile phone balance reimbursements (up to $500/device) to attract new customers, funded through promotional budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Harris Broadband is a next-generation telecommunications service provider delivering Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) high-speed internet to residential customers in Brownwood, Texas. The company offers multiple broadband speed tiers up to gigabit-plus levels, bundled WiFi, mobile, TV streaming, and home phone services, plus an affordable Internet First program for qualifying low-income households.

Product overview

Astound Broadband is a telecommunications company offering a comprehensive suite of residential and business services including high-speed internet (with tiers up to 5 Gig), mobile services, live TV streaming (via DIRECTV and TiVo-powered Astound TV), home phone, and home security. The company operates on a platform-plus-services model, providing core internet connectivity with optional add-ons like Whole Home WiFi (eero mesh networking), mobile plans, and bundled TV services. The Internet First program provides low-cost options for qualifying households, while business solutions cater to small, midsize, and enterprise customers. Key technology partnerships include Amazon's eero for WiFi hardware, DIRECTV for streaming TV, and TiVo for TV platform functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5 Gig WiFi speeds available with eero Max 7
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DIRECTVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership enabling Astound to offer DIRECTV streaming over internet connection. Uses Gemini device with voice-controlled remote. Provides live TV, local channels, sports, news, cloud DVR, and On Demand without satellite dish. 2-year price guarantee.
• Amazon / eerocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with eero WiFi routers including eero Max 7 (WiFi 7), eero Pro, and eero mesh systems. Amazon subsidiary provides hardware technology for Astound's Whole Home WiFi and FastMesh services.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership program strengthening brand goodwill through Habitat for Humanity home-building initiatives in Astound service communities.
• Public Assistance Programs (National School Lunch Program, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, Housing Assistance)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEligibility partnerships enabling Internet First program for low-income households. Qualifying households can access subsidized internet through existing public assistance program enrollment.
• Pathward (Visa Prepaid Cards)minorOthers

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Spectrum (Charter Communications): Largest U.S. cable broadband operator delivering internet via hybrid fiber-coaxial network. Competes with Harris Broadband in Central Texas markets with bundled internet, mobile, and TV services.
• Consolidated Communications: Regional fiber and broadband provider recently taken private and undergoing a FTTH transformation. Comparable to Harris Broadband as a rural/small-market fixed broadband operator pursuing fiber upgrades.
• AT&T Internet: Incumbent telecom serving most of Texas with a mix of fiber, DSL, and fixed wireless. Competes with Harris Broadband in Brownwood and surrounding areas; operates AT&T Fiber where buildouts have occurred.
• Sparklight (Cable One): Mid-market cable broadband operator serving smaller U.S. cities and rural communities, including several Texas markets. Comparable to Harris Broadband as an operator focused on smaller metropolitan and rural broadband markets.
• Frontier Communications: Large fiber and DSL provider expanding its FTTH footprint across the U.S., including in Texas. Comparable as a fixed broadband competitor, particularly in rural and small-town markets where Harris Broadband operates.
• Astound Broadband: A multi-state broadband provider (Radiate HoldCo) operating hybrid fiber-coaxial and fiber networks across 12 states plus D.C., including Brownwood, TX. Directly overlaps with Harris Broadband in the same Brownwood market but operates at vastly greater scale with bundling, mobile, and TV.

Others

• Connected Nation: Nonprofit focused on expanding broadband access to underserved U.S. communities, including Texas. Relevant adjacency given Harris Broadband's rural Central Texas footprint and potential access to federal/state broadband funding programs.

Direct peers

• Vexus Fiber: Regional fiber-to-the-home ISP serving communities across Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma with symmetrical gigabit speeds. Directly comparable to Harris Broadband as a Texas-focused FTTH operator, though at larger scale with private-equity backing.

Emerging players

• Nextlink Internet: Texas-headquartered fixed wireless and fiber broadband provider rapidly expanding in rural and suburban markets. Comparable to Harris Broadband as a smaller-scale Texas-focused broadband competitor, though primarily fixed wireless rather than FTTH.
• Zito Media: Family-owned rural broadband provider operating cable, fiber, and DSL networks across small towns in the U.S. Comparable to Harris Broadband as a small, privately-held ISP serving rural and small-town markets with capex-constrained fiber buildouts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/astoundconnects
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@astoundbroadband
• Facebookfacebook.com/HarrisBroadbandLP
• Instagraminstagram.com/astoundbroadband
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harris-broadband-l.p.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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