RCN, GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS AND WAVE BROADBAND

RCN, Grande Communications and Wave Broadband Conclude Acquisition of EnTouch Systems

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RCN , Grande and Wave , award-winning providers of high-speed internet, digital TV and phone services across the U.S., today finalized its previously announced acquisition of EnTouch Systems, Inc. (EnTouch).

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RCN , Grande and Wave , award-winning providers of high-speed internet, digital TV and phone services across the U.S., today finalized its previously announced acquisition of EnTouch Systems, Inc. (EnTouch).
  • "With the acquisition of EnTouch, the company will be joining the Grande Communications eco-system, which also includes RCN and Wave Broadband, allowing customers to take advantage of Grande's higher internet speeds and streaming services," said Jim Holanda, CEO.
  • (RCN); Texas (Grande Communications) and Washington, Oregon and California (Wave Broadband).
  • EnTouch Systems is a full-service provider of broadband, TV, voice, security and home automation services over its own robust fiber-optic network.

Wave Broadband, RCN and Grande Communications Commit $100K to Support Feeding America®

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Additionally, Wave will be running Feeding Americas advertisements on its cable network free of charge to help raise awareness and further support fundraising.

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  • Additionally, Wave will be running Feeding Americas advertisements on its cable network free of charge to help raise awareness and further support fundraising.
  • According to the USDA, 37 million individuals face hunger, and the pandemic has exacerbated this problem, said Chris Fenger, Chief Operating Officer at Wave, RCN and Grande.
  • To help Wave in its support of Feeding America and its initiatives during this pandemic, please visit www.gowave.com/feeding-america .
  • (RCN); Texas (Grande Communications); and Washington, Oregon and California (Wave Broadband).

Wave Broadband Extends COVID-19 Response Policies to June 30

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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Wave Broadband is partnering with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of the programs extension and the tools to help students learn remotely.

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  • Wave Broadband is partnering with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of the programs extension and the tools to help students learn remotely.
  • The Internet First program includes 25Mbps high-speed internet service at $9.95 per month and is available to all eligible new residential customers who do not currently have Wave Broadband service.
  • While many Wave customers already have unlimited home internet access, Wave Broadband will waive internet data overage fees for March, April, May and June.
  • Now, more than ever, keeping people connected is a critical priority, said Chris Fenger, Chief Operating Officer of Wave Broadband.

Wave Broadband Offers Free Connectivity, Deferred Payments, Internet First Program and More to Help Customers Amid COVID-19

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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Wave Broadband will offer free internet and WiFi for 60 days to all qualifying low-income households, especially students in low income households who do not already subscribe to their internet service and who enroll in the Internet First program.

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  • Wave Broadband will offer free internet and WiFi for 60 days to all qualifying low-income households, especially students in low income households who do not already subscribe to their internet service and who enroll in the Internet First program.
  • The Internet First program is affordable internet designed to help families and students in low-income households to have reliable access to the internet.
  • Wave Broadband will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely.
  • The Internet First program includes 25Mbps high-speed internet service at $9.95 per month and is available to all eligible new residential customers who do not currently have Wave service.