Construction beginning soon on Astound’s high-speed internet expansion in the Nisqually (WA) region

In partnership with Pierce County (WA), Astound will soon begin construction to expand the availability of high-speed internet to the Nisqually region. When construction is complete, more than 3,500 homes will gain access to broadband internet, offering symmetrical internet speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second. During the coming months, Astound will build 113 miles of infrastructure, including a mix of aerial and underground fiber construction. This project is a $13.3 million public-private partnership, with Pierce County contributing $7.97 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and Astound covering the remaining $5.33 million.