Grande Communications

Grande Communications Networks, LLC was an American telecommunications company, based in San Marcos, Texas, that used a fiber optic and cable network to offer broadband services. The company was established in 1999 when it was the recipient of the largest round of venture capital funding in Texas. Grande delivered internet access, local and long-distance telephone service and digital cable over its own network to nine different markets in Texas. Grande Communications served as the primary provider of cable services for dormitories on the campuses of Texas State University, University of the Incarnate Word, Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin. It was controlled by private equity firm TPG Capital through its affiliate Patriot Media Consulting. Grande Communications was available to an estimated 1.1 million people, previously making it the 16th largest provider of cable broadband in the U.S. by coverage area.