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Plans starting at $20.00/mo.
Cable speeds up to 1,500Mbps
Option for gamers
Price hikes after 12 mos.
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Top Astound Broadband internet plans
Best Overall
940 Mbps Internet
$50.00–$60.00/mo.*
Up to 940Mbps
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Best for Budgets
300 Mbps Internet
$20.00/mo.*
Up to 300Mbps
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Best for Speed
1500 Mbps Internet
$60.00–$70.00/mo.*
Up to 1,500Mbps
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Get $75 off your internet bill for each friend you refer to Astound Broadband. No contracts required.
New customers may be eligible for free installation and a free modem, depending on service area.
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All Astound Broadband internet plans and pricing
| Package | Price | Speed | Internet type | Order online |
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| 300 Mbps Internet | $20.00/mo.† | Up to 300Mbps | Cable, fiber | View Astound Broadband Plan |
| 600 Mbps Internet | $40.00–$50.00/mo.† | Up to 600Mbps | Cable, fiber | View Astound Broadband Plan |
| 800 Mbps Internet | $$50.00/mo.† | Up to 800Mbps | Cable, fiber | View Astound Broadband Plan |
| 1000 Mbps Internet | $50.00–$60.00/mo.† | Up to 1000Mbps | Cable, fiber | View Astound Broadband Plan |
| 1500 Mbps Internet | $60.00–$70.00/mo.† | Up to 1,500Mbps | Fiber | View Astound Broadband Plan |
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See other articles we’ve written about Astound Broadband internet:
- Astound Broadband Internet Review
- Astound Broadband Internet Speed Test
Astound Broadband Internet Availability
Astound Broadband mainly offers cable internet throughout the US, although it has some fiber on the west coast, in Texas, and in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Pricing and availability vary depending on your location, but the Lehigh Valley area has the lowest prices for speeds 300Mbps and higher. Astound’s largest network is on the east coast (RCN), while it operates three smaller networks in Texas (enTouch, Grande) and on the west coast (Wave).
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Astound Broadband internet speeds
Astound Broadband has the ninth-fastest download speeds out of 10 providers based on speed tests run throughout 2022. It falls behind cable internet rivals Xfinity, Cox, Mediacom, Optimum, and Spectrum. However, the same data shows a slightly higher upload speed ranking, placing Astound Broadband ahead of Cox and Spectrum.
Average download speed: 135.04Mbps
Average upload speed: 78.78Mbps
Total speed tests: 29,542
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Astound Broadband internet and TV bundles
Best overall
1000 Mbps Internet + Basic TV
Starting price:$73.37/mo.*†
Channels: 40+
Speed: Up to 1,000 Mbps
Best for budgets
300 Mbps Internet + Basic TV
Starting price: $48.37/mo.*†
Channels: 40+
Speed: Up to 300Mbps
Best for speed
1500 Mbps Internet + Basic TV
Starting price:$83.49/mo.†
Channels: 40+
Speed: Up to 1,500Mbps
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Astound Broadband provides discounted internet and TV bundles across its Grande and RCN networks only. The bundle list is long due to how Astound Broadband breaks its RCN network into six markets, so pricing and availability may be different where you live.
Overall, Astound Broadband pairs all internet plans with its Basic TV and Preferred TV services. You can bundle internet with phone service if you don’t need TV, or bundle all three services together for one low price. Most bundles offer cable internet while a few others have fiber, like those made available in Luzerne County.
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Why choose Astound Broadband for internet service?
Astound Broadband is ideal if you can’t get fiber and want faster speeds than DSL. It’s one of the few internet providers that cater to gamers too, offering NETGEAR’s Nighthawk XR1000 router and custom in-home wired networking (for additional fees).
You can find Astound’s 300Mbps Internet plan in nearly every service area if you’re on a budget. Its fastest cable internet plan has download and upload speeds of up to 940Mbps and 50Mbps, respectively. Its fastest fiber plan has symmetrical speeds up to 1,500Mbps.
Pros
- Cheap promo prices
- Cable speeds up to 940Mbps
- Options for gamers
Cons
- Limited fiber availability
- Data caps on the west coast
- Price hikes after 12 mos.
How Astound Broadband compares to the competition
Astound Broadband’s main competitors are Spectrum and Xfinity. Spectrum keeps your options simple and consistent no matter where you live, while Astound has a different lineup in the DC Metro area than it has in Chicago, for example. Xfinity has a more streamlined lineup now than it has in recent years.
Astound Broadband ranks in the bottom half of every category in our latest customer satisfaction survey. Its best rankings are in customer service, reliability, and speed, while its weakest link is in price satisfaction. Astound has some of the highest post-promo prices we’ve seen, so the low pricing mark isn’t all that surprising.
Overall, based on our survey, Astound customers are far less satisfied with their internet service than those with Xfinity and Spectrum.
| Provider | Plan price range | Speeds (range) | User rating* | Order online |
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| Astound Broadband | $20.00–$70.00/mo.† | 100–1,200Mbps | 3.6 | View Plans |
| Frontier | $49.99–$129.99/mo.‡ | 500–5,000Mbps | 3.5 | View Plans |
| Spectrum | $49.99–$89.99/mo.§ for 12 mos. | 300–1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | 3.7 | View Plans |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$120.00/mo.|| | 75–2,000Mbps | 3.9 | View Plans |
* Rating based on a five (5) point system used in our customer satisfaction survey. Higher is better.
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Read more about how Astound Broadband compares to the competition:
- Verizon vs. Astound Broadband
- CenturyLink vs. Astound Broadband
FAQ about Astound Broadband
by Kevin Parrish
Edited by Rebecca Lee Armstrong
Jun 6, 2024 Share
What is Astound Broadband's fastest speed?
Astound Broadband currently offers cable internet with download speeds up to 1,200Mbps. Technically, Astound offers fiber internet with speeds up to 2,000Mbps on its Wave network, but the plan is so new we’re still working on adding it to our database. Here’s where you can get Astound’s top speeds:
| Max download speed: | 940Mbps | 1,500Mbps |
| Max upload speed: | 20Mbps or 50Mbps | 1,500Mbps |
| Connection type: | Cable | Fiber |
| Where to get it: | 20Mbps uploads
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Does Astound Broadband have installation fees?
You can self-install cable internet for $15.00 (Wave customers only) or choose to have a professional installation for $79.95. Astound Broadband has an optional home networking install too for $14.95 if you need a technician to connect up to four devices to your home network.
Does Astound Broadband enforce data caps?
Astound Broadband enforces data caps in Washington, Oregon, and California (Wave) according to its 2022 residential rates. The two fastest plans have unlimited data, but all others have various data caps ranging from 300GB to 1TB. You can get an Unlimited Data Plan for an extra $20 per month or a Double Data Plan for $10 per month. Otherwise, there’s a $6.50 charge for each 25GB you go over your data allotment.
What are the different networks used by Astound Broadband?
Astound Broadband uses four different networks nationwide. Here’s where you can find them:
| Wave | Grande | enTouch | RCN |
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Where does Astound Broadband offer fiber internet?
Astound Broadband provides fiber internet in California, Oregon, Texas, and in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The cheapest fiber plan is in Luzerne County—Astound’s RCN territory—costing $20.00 per month for up to 300Mbps in symmetrical speed. All three regions have plans reaching up to 1,200Mbps, but the overall plan selection and prices vary by location.
What does Astound Broadband’s Home Networking service include?
A technician connects and configures up to four computers (Windows or Mac) or computing devices (game consoles, printers, etc.), including wired and wireless connections during installation.
What gaming router does Astound Broadband offer?
Astound Broadband offers the NETGEAR Nighthawk XR1000 gaming router as an alternative to its standard router or Amazon Eero mesh networking kit. The Nighthawk XR1000 retails for $370, but Astound charges a monthly $12.95 rental fee. It supports gigabit internet.
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Top Astound Broadband Internet Plans
* No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.
All Astound Broadband internet plans and pricing
† No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.
Astound Broadband internet and TV bundles
* No contract required. 12 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Multi-product discount applies. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay.
† No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.
*No contract required, subject to availability. Includes 2 year price lock. Internet speeds may vary & are not guaranteed. Certain equipment may be required to reach advertised speeds.
How Astound Broadband compares to the competition
† Astound Broadband
- 24 month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Experienced speeds may vary. (Wave)
- 24 Month Internet Pricing. No contract required. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only. (enTouch)
- No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only. (Grande)
- No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only. (RCN DC Metro)
‡ Frontier
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month for 24 mos. One-time charge on disconnect applies.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 500/500 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 1000/1000 Mbps. Location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 2000/2000 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 5000/5000. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
§ Spectrum
- For 12 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.
|| Xfinity
- Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
- Connect More plan: No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
- Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
- Gigabit X2: No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. (xFi getaway required). Included up to $10 mo. auto pay & paperless discount. Package not available in all cities.
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