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Astound Broadband plans, pricing, and deals

Plans starting at $20.00/mo.

Cable speeds up to 1,200Mbps

Option for gamers

Price hikes after 12 mos.

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Top Astound Broadband internet plans

Best Overall

940 Mbps Internet

$50.00–$65.00/mo.†‡§

Up to 940Mbps

Best for Budgets

300 Mbps Internet

$20.00–$25.00/mo.†‡§

Up to 300Mbps

Best for Speed

1200 Mbps Internet

$60.00–$80.00/mo.*†‡§

Up to 1,200Mbps

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Best Astound Broadband internet deals

Get internet starting at $20 or $25 a month with a two-year price lock. You get a month of service free if you live in Washington DC, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York or Virginia.

All Astound Broadband internet plans and pricing

PackagePriceSpeedInternet typeOrder online
100 Mbps Internet$25.00/mo.*Up to 100MbpsCable, fiber
300 Mbps Internet$20.00–$25.00/mo.†‡§Up to 300MbpsCable, fiber
500 Mbps Internet$45.00/mo.*Up to 500MbpsCable, fiber
600 Mbps Internet$35.00–$40.00/mo.†‡§Up to 600MbpsCable, fiber
940 Mbps Internet$50.00–$65.00/mo.†‡§Up to 940MbpsCable, fiber
1200 Mbps Internet$60.00–$80.00/mo.*†‡§Up to 1,200MbpsCable

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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

940 Mbps Internet + Basic TV

Price: $65.00–$73.23/mo.*

Channels: 40–65+

Speed: Up to 940Mbps

Best for budgets

300 Mbps Internet + Basic TV

Price: $33.79–$48.23/mo.*

Channels: 40–65+

Speed: Up to 300Mbps

Best for speed

1200 Mbps Internet + Basic TV

Price: $83.23/mo.

Channels: 40+

Speed: Up to 1,200Mbps

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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.

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 1,200Mbps and 50Mbps, respectively. Its fastest fiber plan has symmetrical speeds up to 2,000Mbps.

 Pros

  • Cheap promo prices
  • Cable speeds up to 1,200Mbps
  • 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.

According to our latest customer satisfaction survey, Astound Broadband customers are far less satisfied than those with Xfinity and Spectrum. Astound ranks in the bottom half of every category ranging from price satisfaction to reliability. Its highest ranking is in speed satisfaction, placing it ahead of AT&T, Optimum, Frontier, and CenturyLink.

ProviderPlan price rangeSpeeds (range)User rating*Order online
Astound Broadband$20.00–$80.00/mo.100–1,200Mbps3.5/5.0
Frontier$49.99–$154.99/mo.500–5,000Mbps3.5/5.0View Plans
Spectrum$49.99–$89.99/mo.§
for 12 mos.
300–1,000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.7/5.0View Plans
Xfinity$30.00–$80.00/mo.||75–1,200Mbps3.7/5.0View Plans

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FAQ about Astound Broadband

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: 1,200Mbps 2,000Mbps
Max upload speed: 20Mbps or 50Mbps 2,000Mbps
Connection type: Cable Fiber
Where to get it:

20Mbps uploads

  • Boston
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Illinois
  • DC Metro

50Mbps uploads:

  • Texas
  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • California
  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • California

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
  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • California
  • Texas
  • Houston only
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Evansville
  • DC Metro
  • Lehigh Valley (PA)
  • Luzerne County (PA)
  • New York City
  • Philadelphia

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.

Is Astound Broadband available in my area?

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