Astound Business Solutions powered by Grande

What Astound Business Solutions powered by Grande does

Astound Business Solutions powered by Grande is the B2B telecommunications division of Astound Broadband, itself a subsidiary of privately held Radiate HoldCo, LLC. The entity legally operates as Astound Business Solutions, LLC (organized in New Jersey), and delivers fiber-optic and coaxial broadband connectivity, business voice (PRI/SIP trunking, hosted PBX, unified communications under the Ascend UC brand, and Microsoft Teams direct routing), business TV, Ethernet, wavelength, dark fiber, cloud and data-center access, and managed services including SD-WAN and Business Wi-Fi. The platform is built as core connectivity (Internet, Voice, Ethernet) with adjacent modules (UC, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi Pro, Cloud) layered on top, distributed across a multi-brand regional footprint spanning California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Washington D.C. under brands including RCN, Grande, Wave, enTouch, and Digital West.

The company serves businesses of all sizes from SMB to enterprise across verticals including government, retail, manufacturing, education, finance, media, healthcare, and technology. Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring monthly subscriptions for internet, voice, video, and connectivity services, supplemented by transaction-based payment-processing fees. Pricing is quote-based by location, speed tier, and contract term, with no-contract options, a Network Access and Maintenance Fee of up to $21.85/month, and bundled discounting when internet and voice are combined. Go-to-market combines direct field and inside sales (1.833.249.2786), online self-service at astound.com/business, the MyAstound digital account portal, physical service centers across service regions, and emerging channel-partner and wholesale distribution programs.

Brand and customer-experience strength is evidenced by the 2025 PCMag Business Choice Award, in which Astound ranked #1 in the U.S. for Overall Satisfaction, Speed, Reliability, Ease of Use, and Likelihood to Recommend among business ISPs. Ownership remains private under Radiate HoldCo, with no public ticker, no disclosed funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue figure for the Business Solutions entity specifically.

Name

Astound Business Solutions powered by Grande

Legal name

Astound Business Solutions, LLC

Website

https://astoundbusiness.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Astound Business Solutions powered by Grande is the B2B division of Astound Broadband (owned by Radiate HoldCo), providing fiber-optic internet, voice, video, Ethernet, dark fiber, cloud access, and managed services to SMB and enterprise customers across 12+ U.S. states under regional brands including RCN, Grande, Wave, and enTouch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carrier Ethernet & Wavelength Wholesale (E-Line/E-LAN, OTN, lambda) (HDAIAEAB), VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD), Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

Keywords

• Business internet services
• Fiber connectivity
• Unified communications
• Managed network services
• Business voice solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

San Marcos, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Recurring subscription revenue from business internet services including high-speed internet, dedicated internet access, and business Wi-Fi solutions. Pricing varies by speed tier and location with no-contract options available.
2. Voice Services: Recurring revenue from business voice solutions including business lines, PRI/SIP trunking, hosted voice, unified communications (Ascend UC), and Microsoft Teams routing integration.
3. Video/TV Services: Business TV services with channel lineups for commercial environments including restaurants, bars, healthcare facilities, and retail.
4. Connectivity Solutions: Enterprise connectivity including Ethernet, wavelength, dark fiber, and custom fiber network solutions for carriers and large enterprises.
5. Cloud Services: Cloud connectivity and data center access services for businesses requiring direct access to cloud resources.
6. Custom Solutions: Custom network solutions including SD-WAN, custom Wi-Fi deployments, video transport, and specialized connectivity for unique business requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Astound Business Solutions powered by Grande sells fiber and coaxial broadband internet, business voice (business lines, PRI/SIP trunking, hosted voice, unified communications, Microsoft Teams routing), business TV/video, and dedicated connectivity services (Ethernet, wavelength, dark fiber, cloud and data center access) to businesses across 12+ U.S. states. Offerings are bundled with managed Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and consulting services under no-contract, subscription-based plans with 24/7 customer service.

Product overview

Astound Business Solutions powered by Grande provides a comprehensive telecommunications portfolio organized around four core service pillars: Internet (including High Speed Internet, Business Class Internet, Astound Wi-Fi Pro, and Dedicated Internet Access), Voice (spanning Business Lines, PRI/SIP Trunking, Ascend UC Unified Communications, Astound Hosted Voice, and Microsoft Teams Routing), Video/TV (Business TV with Channel Lineups), and Connectivity (Ethernet, Wavelength, Dark Fiber, Cloud Services, and Data Center Access). Custom Solutions including SD-WAN, Business Wi-Fi, Custom Wi-Fi, and Video Transport extend the portfolio. The company operates as a fiber-focused ISP serving businesses across California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and D.C. The architecture follows a platform-plus-modules model where core connectivity services (Internet, Voice) form the foundation, with advanced capabilities (Wi-Fi Pro, Unified Communications, SD-WAN) available as add-on modules. The network infrastructure is built on fiber-optic technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FastMesh WiFi: Mesh Wi-Fi service offering for business customers
• Astound Wi-Fi Pro
• Ascend UC
• Astound Hosted Voice

Products and services

• Business Internet

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in Overall Satisfaction, Speed, Reliability, Ease of Use, and Likelihood to Recommend by PCMag Business Choice readers

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cox Business: Regional cable business ISP delivering fiber/coax internet, voice, TV, and managed services to SMBs and enterprises across the U.S. Closely comparable regional business services model and fiber-rich infrastructure approach.
• Zayo Group: Fiber infrastructure specialist providing wavelengths, dark fiber, Ethernet, and cloud connectivity to enterprises and carriers — directly comparable to Astound's connectivity pillar (wavelength, dark fiber, Ethernet, data center access).
• Comcast Business: The largest U.S. cable business ISP offering dedicated internet, Ethernet, voice (PRI/SIP/hosted), managed services, and Wi-Fi to SMBs and enterprises. Most direct overlap with Astound across product portfolio, target customer segments (SMB/mid-market), and go-to-market across similar geographies.
• Spectrum Business (Charter Communications): Second-largest U.S. cable business ISP with overlapping fiber/coax footprint, dedicated internet, voice, TV, and managed networking offerings for SMBs. Comparable product portfolio, pricing models, and SMB customer base to Astound.
• TPx Communications: Managed communications provider for SMBs and mid-market offering fiber internet, UCaaS, SD-WAN, and managed security — comparable bundled-services approach and customer segment focus to Astound.
• Crown Castle Fiber: U.S. fiber infrastructure provider offering dark fiber, wavelength, Ethernet, and small-cell backhaul — directly comparable to Astound's wholesale/carrier fiber services for carriers and large enterprises.
• Frontier Communications: Fiber-focused regional carrier offering dedicated internet, Ethernet, voice, and managed services to SMBs and mid-market customers — comparable fiber-led B2B play with overlapping regional footprint in the Northeast/Midwest.
• Lumen Technologies: Major U.S. fiber/wavelength/dark fiber wholesale and enterprise carrier offering Ethernet, wavelength, UCaaS, and managed services — directly competes with Astound's enterprise connectivity portfolio (wavelength, dark fiber, Ethernet, cloud connectivity).

Broad incumbents

• Verizon Business: National incumbent carrier with FiOS fiber, dedicated internet, voice, UCaaS, SD-WAN, and managed services for SMBs and large enterprises. Overlaps with Astound's enterprise connectivity and voice offerings but at much broader national scale.
• AT&T Business: National incumbent wireline/wireless carrier providing fiber broadband, Ethernet, SIP trunking, UCaaS, and SD-WAN to businesses — broader portfolio and national coverage than Astound but comparable in enterprise voice and fiber connectivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AstoundBusiness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astound-biz-powered-by-grande

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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