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Astro accepted as a member of ISPA

Astro further develops its position as a UK ISP by being accepted as a member of the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA).

Kent, UK 20th May 2015

For over 30 years Astro has been designing, delivering and managing networks for medium and large organisations across the UK. Taking the natural next step of becoming an Internet Service Provider (ISP) last year further developed Astro’s position in the market, strengthening its ability to provide services to customers that were both high quality and cost effective. Astro’s decision to apply for ISPA membership was based on the desire to play an integral part in the influential association at the heart of internet service provision in the UK, and to both benefit from and contribute to the excellent work it undertakes.

As the UK trade association for providers of internet services, ISPA brings together members of the UK internet industry, providing essential support through innovation, knowledge and experience in order to benefit the UK economy and society at large. Promoting collaboration and constructive dialogue between its members and the wider internet community, ISPA is an all-important driving force for the industry.

Steve Hodges, Managing Director of Astro commented: “Astro plays an important role in the IT and communications industry and has done for many years. Our decision to become a B2B ISP in 2014 means we are now in a stronger position to play a more proactive, contributory role within the industry. We applied for membership to ISPA and are delighted to have been accepted into the association.”

Astro plans to take full advantage of the benefits of ISPA membership, helping to influence the industry through shaping public policy, being part of ISP specific discussion groups and getting involved in events and awards. “It’s a very exciting time for Astro and our membership of ISPA further strengthens our position in the industry to the benefit of our many long-standing customers” concluded Hodges.

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For further information, please contact:

Steve Smith, steve.smith@astro.co.uk or Steve Hodges steve.hodges@astro.co.uk on 0203 058 7770.

Notes to editors

About Astro

Astro  has been delivering technical solutions to solve business challenges for nearly 30 years. Founded by two former employees of BT and Cable and Wireless, Astro has gone on to deliver some of the most technically challenging and complex solutions in the market.
Providing services ranging from physical cabling and wireless LAN’s to cloud-based video conferencing and SIP services, key clients include Bourne Leisure Limited, Impellam Group PLC, Capital FM Arena, TGI Friday’s and Wightlink Ferries.

Astro is headquartered in Hawley Manor, Dartford with staff based all over the country and partner organisations across the globe.