Astound Broadband

Astound Broadband internet review

By Robin Layton Last updated: April 4, 2025

Astound Broadband is a regional cable and fiber internet, TV and home phone service provider covering parts of 10 states. Astound offers cable and fiber internet service, plus TV and home phone bundles.

Up to 300 Mbps starting at*

$30.00/mo.

*Pricing per month plus taxes. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/04/25.

Best Astound internet plans

Best for smaller households – 300 Mbps, starting at $30/mo.

Good for 2-3 people streaming and gaming at once.

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Or call us today: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720

Best for midsized households – 600 Mbps, starting at $45/mo.

This plan can keep 8+ devices streaming and gaming simultaneously, as well as providing smooth work and learn from home sessions.

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Or call us today: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720

Best for large smart homes: 1,000 Mbps, starting at $60/mo.

Perfect for a large home with a dozen or more smart devices and 4 to 6 simultaneous internet users.

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Or call us today: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720

Astound internet plans and speeds

Plan	Pricing	Download speed
300 Mbps	$30.00/mo.	300 Mbps
600 Mbps	$45.00/mo.	600 Mbps
1,000 Mbps	$60.00/mo.	940 Mbps
1,500 Mbps	$70.00/mo.	1,500 Mbps

*Example of plans and pricing available in Texas, not all pricing/plans are the same or available in all service areas. Internet download speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Observed speeds may vary based on device, connection, and other factors outside of our control. All advertised speeds are up to the stated speeds and are not guaranteed; speed may vary due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, sites accessed, number of devices connected, customer usage, customer equipment and computer configuration, the level of overall traffic, and customer compliance with set forth in the acceptable usage policy. Updated 04/04/25.

Astound Broadband covers parts of 10 states and the plans can vary in each area. We are using pricing, plans and speeds available in Texas for this review. You can check your address here to see if Astound cable internet and TV plans are available in your area.

Astound Broadband internet plans are available from speeds of up to 300 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps. Your service comes with no contract agreement and free standard Wi-Fi service. Bundle with TV for additional value, plus options for Sports Packs, Premium channels and DVR service.

What we like

No data caps – Astound internet does not have data caps, so you don’t have to worry about added fees and throttling for going over a monthly data limit.
Whole home Wi-Fi – Sends Wi-Fi throughout your home for a convenient, reliable connection. Wi-Fi equipment is available to rent or included with select plans.
No contracts – Astound plans require no contract to get introductory pricing or special offers, so you aren’t locked into a long-term commitment.

Things to consider

Pricing and speeds depend on location – Astound’s internet plans in separate markets may be priced differently, even for similar speeds. Plus, the Gig 1.2G plans may not be available in all locations.
Channel lineup – Astound’s top cable TV package offers about 220+ channels.
Price increases – When promotional pricing ends, the monthly costs can jump fairly far.

Astound internet rating

Allconnect Rating

3.80 / out of 5 stars

This score is based off of the 4 plans Astound has available

Rating breakdown

Affordability

3.21 / 5
Performance

4.35 / 5
Value

4.43 / 5
Customer satisfaction

3.25 / 5

Astound TV packages and pricing

Astound has two cable TV plans, Basic TV with 60+ channels and Preferred TV with 220+. Astound also partners with DIRECTV. Below is a sample of the bundles available?

Plan	Starting monthly price*
Basic TV + 300 Mbps	$79.01
Basic TV + 600 Mbps	$94.01
Basic TV + 1,000 Mbps	$109.01

Astound equipment fees

Equipment rental fees run from $8 to $10/mo.

Astound phone service

Get unlimited nationwide calling starting at $5/mo., when bundled. Enjoy 17 included calling features, such as call waiting. International calling also available, starting at $9.95/mo.

Astound bundles

Opting for an Astound bundle can also give you extra savings and perks, such as additional TV package options, plus premium channels and DVR service included at no extra cost with select bundles. For example, the 800 Mbps Internet + Basic TV + Nationwide Calling bundle is $58.98/mo. when you use autopay and paperless billing. Separately, those services will run over $78/mo. Some triple-service packages can start as low as $54.99/mo.

Astound Broadband vs. other top providers

Astound’s service areas overlap, so if you are serviceable with one of Astound’s companies, you may also have other ISP options with companies like AT&T, Centurylink and Verizon.

Provider	Starting prices	Download speeds	Upload speeds
Astound Broadband	$30.00-70.00/mo.	300-1,500 Mbps	20-50 Mbps
AT&T Fiber	$55.00-180.00/mo.	300-4,700 Mbps	300-4,700 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber	$55.00-75.00/mo.	100-940 Mbps	100-940 Mbps
Verizon Fios	$34.99-94.99/mo.	300-2,000 Mbps	300-2,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband FAQs

Where is Astound Broadband available?

Available in parts of 10 states, Astound Broadband can be found under Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, Wave Broadband, Grande Communications or En-Touch in parts of California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Washington, D.C.

Can I save money bundling Astound’s cable, internet and phone?

Yes, bundling with Astound can save you money. For example, the 800 Mbps Internet + Basic TV + Nationwide Calling bundle is $58.98/mo. when you use autopay and paperless billing. Separately, those services would run over $78/mo.

How much does Astound cost after 12 months?

According to the rate card for Chicago, plan prices can increase by about $100/mo. after promotional pricing ends. This may not be the same price increase in all service areas and it is a good question to ask before you sign up.