Astound Nominated for Best Internet Service Provider in Newsweek 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards - Voting Runs Through Oct. 21

Nomination is Latest in Series of Astound Recognitions for Speed, Connectivity and Service

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astound, a recognized leader in WiFi, mobile, TV, and fiber‑optic solutions, has been nominated in the prestigious 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Internet Service Provider.

People can vote for their favorite ISP here now through noon ET on Oct. 21 and may vote once per category per day during the contest period. Winners are selected through a public voting process, enabling users to recognize the brands and experiences they trust most.

"At Astound we believe we are big enough to deliver and small enough to care. Being nominated for Best ISP in Newsweek’s Readers' Choice Awards is a proud moment for our entire company," said CEO Ettienne Brandt. "Our team works tirelessly to keep our communities connected with fast, reliable fiber-optic infrastructure and exceptional service. This recognition reflects our enduring commitment to delivering the seamless, high-quality connectivity our customers rely on every day."

Nominees for Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards are selected through an editorial review process conducted by Newsweek editors. The editorial team identifies brands, destinations and services within each contest category based on editorial research and industry knowledge. Award recipients will be announced on Nov. 4, 2026.

The nomination is the latest honor bestowed on Astound for its customer service, network quality, work environment and more over the last year including recognition on Newsweek Magazine’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Tech” 2026 power list.

The list highlighted the best employers in the United States within the technology sector based on their performance across 10 key metrics of employee satisfaction. These included excelling in leadership, fair compensation and work-life balance, with Astound earning a four-out-of-five-star ranking.

“Our network connects millions of lives across the country, but the real heart of Astound is the team sitting behind that infrastructure,” said Brandt. “This recognition is a reflection of our people. We are proud to foster an environment where talented individuals can do their best work, collaborate with purpose, and drive meaningful outcomes for our customers and communities.”

The workforce list is based on a large-scale national survey, extensive desk research and third-party data to evaluate companies with 1,000 or more employees. The survey was conducted between April 2025 and October 2025, gathering over 287,000 company reviews from more than 129,000 employees working in the technology sector.

About Astound

Astound (astound.com) is a trusted provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, TV services, landline phone and fiber-optic solutions, known for innovation, reliability, and award-winning customer care. With a focus on flexibility, value, and community, Astound delivers modern connectivity solutions to both residential and business customers designed for how people live and work today. Astound serves Texas, Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.