Astound Announces $34 Million High-Speed Internet Project for Orland Park, Surrounding Areas

Business Wire

26-06-2025

ORLAND PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astound, a recognized leader in internet, Wi-Fi, mobile, TV and fiber-optic solutions, today announced that it has started work on a $34 million fiber optic network construction project to bring high-speed internet connectivity to residents and businesses in Orland Park and nearby areas. Once complete, the project will provide more than 19,000 homes and nearly 4,000 area businesses with access to Astound's fiber network, delivering symmetrical speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residential and commercial use.
Starting this August, homes will begin to have access to Astound's fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network, with more than 10,000 homes having access to the network by the end of 2025 and the full complement of 19,000 homes and 4,000 businesses by the end of 2026. Astound has begun building 285 miles of state-of-the-art fiber-optic infrastructure, extending its existing fiber network and high-speed services throughout the Orland Park community. With a team of approximately 50 working on the project, crews have already completed several miles of underground fiber construction. The project involves 100% underground construction, with active permitting processes continuing.
Astound engineered its fiber network expansion to power the fastest connectivity speeds Orland Park has seen to-date. Area households will be able to work, stream content, play games, and browse at lightning speeds with no slowdowns, supported by wall-to-wall Wi-Fi 7 technology. Symmetrical speeds deliver equally fast uploads and downloads, especially advantageous for Orland Park's remote workers who engage in video calls and content creation. Pristine 4K streaming enables anyone to watch their favorite shows in ultra-high definition, with little to no interruptions or pauses for loading. For gamers, the connectivity supports ultra-low latency, low-lag online experiences for smooth and responsive play. The network empowers households and businesses with multiple devices to all be connected at once – without compromising speed.
Orland Park will be Astound's first 100% underground project in the Chicago market. This construction is entirely funded by Astound, with five geographic zones the company will build and complete sequentially. The project expands upon Astound's investment in nearby Blue Island, which began in 2023. Total investment in the southwest Chicago suburbs, including Blue Island, Orland Park, and nearby areas is $58 million, bringing a total of 663 miles of fiber optic infrastructure.
'Orland Park is a vibrant community whose residents deserve access to the highest levels of reliable connectivity and support that Astound's growing fiber network provides,' said Joe Bell, Astound VP and General Manager for Illinois and Indiana. 'At the same time, we have deliberately engineered this project to be completely underground, reducing construction disruptions for the community and most importantly, providing the area with a fiber network that delivers an exceptional customer experience.'
'Astound's fiber optic network is uniquely suited to provide the Orland Park area with a flexible and reliable platform that addresses rapidly evolving needs for businesses of all sizes,' said Patrick Knorr, Chief Commercial Officer for Astound Business Solutions. 'Whether business or residential, Astound's network is future-ready to address today's demands as well as tomorrow's opportunities.'
'Astound is making a significant investment in Orland Park to improve connectivity where we live, work, and play,' said Dan McMillan, President of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce. 'We look forward to their expanded presence in our community, as adding such a substantial base of fiber optic infrastructure stands to benefit our residents and businesses alike.'
Once construction is complete, Astound will maintain and operate the network. The company has provided a website for ongoing updates and information about the network build at www.astound.com/orlandpark.
Astound will staff a dedicated kiosk inside the Orland Square Mall on weekends in July, August, and September. The kiosk will be located on the upper level of the mall's Center Court area.
About Astound
Astound (astound.com) is a trusted provider of internet, Wi-Fi, 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 Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.