Astound vs. AT&T Internet Air
Astound’s top internet speed is up to 14x^^ faster than AT&T Internet Air.

Get better performance when connecting multiple devices with Astound versus AT&T Internet Air
Astound enables multiple users on many devices to watch, play or stream at the same time—all with an ultra-reliable and speedy connection at a great price. AT&T Internet Air provides 5G home internet, also referred to as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), which is more expensive and can slow down and even decline in quality when cell towers have a lot of users connected.
Key factors to be aware of when evaluating internet solutions for your home:
Factor |
![]() ISP solution: |
AT&T Internet Air 5G home internet: |
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Top download speed | Gig+ | 140 Mbps*** |
Median upload speed Median upload speed delivered by network across all customers |
20-50 Mbps. Gig+ speeds available in certain areas. | 5-25 Mbps*** |
Delivering the best performance during prime internet hours | Astound's deep fiber-powered‡ internet delivers fast speeds throughout the day | AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.*** |
Video and streaming quality | One of the best choices of cable broadband networks for video streaming^ | Wireless networks can be impacted by your distance from the cell tower serving the wireless network, the capacity and technology of the antennas on the cell tower and on the receiver you’re using, and the number of users connected to the same cell tower.*** |
Getting installed How painful will this be for me? |
Full service installation by a certified professional, with convenient service appointments and an on-time guarantee. Self-install is available in certain areas. | Self-install only |
Factor
Top download speed |
![]() ISP solution: |
AT&T Internet Air
140 Mbps*** 5G home internet: |
Factor
Median upload speed Median upload speed delivered by network across all customers |
![]() ISP solution: |
AT&T Internet Air
5-25 Mbps*** 5G home internet: |
Factor
Delivering the best performance during prime internet hours |
![]() ISP solution: |
AT&T Internet Air
AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.*** 5G home internet: |
Factor
Video and streaming quality |
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AT&T Internet Air
Wireless networks can be impacted by your distance from the cell tower serving the wireless network, the capacity and technology of the antennas on the cell tower and on the receiver you’re using, and the number of users connected to the same cell tower.*** 5G home internet: |
Factor
Getting installedHow painful will this be for me? |
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AT&T Internet Air
Self-install only 5G home internet: |
^ Source: Claims from Astound and Opensignal analysis of Opensignal Head-to-Head USA Fixed Broadband data. Based on independent analysis of measurements recorded during the period February 4, 2024 – May 3, 2024 © Opensignal Limited
***Source: Pulled from AT&T Internet Air’s plan page, FAQs and Support Page on 1/29/2024.
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Category | Astound Broadband | AT&T Wireless | *Average |
---|---|---|---|
Overall satisfaction | 7.8 ⮝ | 7.1 | 7.4 |
Setup | 8.8 ⮝ | N/A | 8.4 |
Value | 7.6 ⮝ | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Reliability of connection | 7.9 ⮝ | 7.2 | 7.7 |
Speed of connection | 8.1 ⮝ | 7.3 | 7.7 |
Ease of use | 8.6 ⮝ | 8.1 | 8.3 |
Tech support | 7.8 ⮝ | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Customer service | 7.1 ⮝ | 7.0 | 7.9 |
Repairs | 7.6 ⮝ | 7.0 | 7.1 |
Likelihood to recommend | 7.7 ⮝ | 6.8 | 7.2 |
Category
Overall satisfaction |
Astound Broadband
7.8 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
7.1 |
*Average
7.4 |
Category
Setup |
Astound Broadband
8.8 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
N/A |
*Average
8.4 |
Category
Value |
Astound Broadband
7.6 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
6.5 |
*Average
7.0 |
Category
Reliability of connection |
Astound Broadband
7.9 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
7.2 |
*Average
7.7 |
Category
Speed of connection |
Astound Broadband
8.1 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
7.3 |
*Average
7.7 |
Category
Ease of use |
Astound Broadband
8.6 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
8.1 |
*Average
8.3 |
Category
Tech support |
Astound Broadband
7.8 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
7.1 |
*Average
7.2 |
Category
Customer service |
Astound Broadband
7.1 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
7.0 |
*Average
7.9 |
Category
Repairs |
Astound Broadband
7.6 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
7.0 |
*Average
7.1 |
Category
Likelihood to recommend |
Astound Broadband
7.7 ⮝ |
AT&T Wireless
6.8 |
*Average
7.2 |
* Average is based on all respondents to 2023 PCmag Readers’ choice award.
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© 2024 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Astound vs. AT&T Internet Air plans & pricing
With Astound’s deep fiber-powered‡ home internet, you’ll get a reliable connection that’s affordable with the ability to choose the speed tier that works for you. With 5G home internet, you’ll pay more for a speed than can vary depending on network congestion and time of day. Learn more about the differences between Astound and AT&T Internet Air to make the decision that’s right for you:
Feature | ![]() ISP solution: |
5G home internet: |
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Speeds |
300 Mbps download speeds starting at $20/mo. |
40-140 Mbps download speeds starting at $55/mo.*** |
Savings when bundling mobile phone |
See how much you can save. |
$20 per month savings.*** |
eero Whole Home WiFi |
Includes the option for eero Whole Home WiFi covering all areas of your home. |
|
Equipment |
Supplied by Astound or you can bring your own modem. |
Required to use their Air Hub product.*** |
Feature
Speeds |
![]() ISP solution: 300 Mbps download speeds starting at $20/mo. |
5G home internet: 40-140 Mbps download speeds starting at $55/mo.*** |
Feature
Savings when bundling mobile phone |
![]() ISP solution: See how much you can save. |
5G home internet: $20 per month savings.*** |
Feature
eero Whole Home WiFi |
![]() ISP solution: Includes the option for eero Whole Home WiFi covering all areas of your home. |
5G home internet: |
Feature
Equipment |
![]() ISP solution: Supplied by Astound or you can bring your own modem. |
5G home internet: Required to use their Air Hub product.*** |
***Source: AT&T Internet Air site 2/9/2024.
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*Internet speeds may vary & are not guaranteed. Certain equipment may be required to reach advertised speeds. DOCSIS 3.1 modem with 2.5GE physical LAN port is required for 1 Gigabit speeds and higher. See astound.com/yourspeed for why speeds may vary. To view Astound’s FCC Network Management Disclosure see astound.com/policies-disclaimers. Limited time offer, subject to change without notice. Advertised promotional price valid for duration of the stated promotional period from time of service activation. Regular rates apply after promotional period ends. Equipment not included and is extra. Modem required for Internet service. Enhanced Wi-Fi or Whole Home Wi-Fi (eero) not included and is add’l. Offer includes a monthly discount for enrollment in both automatic payments (autopay) & paperless billing (e-bill). Discount of $10 applies with automated bank account deduction or a discount of $5 applies with automated credit/debit card payment. Valid email address required. Must complete enrollment in autopay and e-bill within 30-days of placing the order. Without enrollment, the discount does not apply. Discount appears on bill within 3 bill cycles after enrolling. If either autopay or e-bill is canceled, services are changed, or the account is not in good standing, then the monthly discount will be discontinued. Offer valid only for new residential Astound customers or previous customers with an account in good standing who have not had Astound service within the last 60 days. Any add’l services, equipment, premium channels & other tiers of service are subject to an add’l charge & regular increases. A one-time activation fee of $14.99 (in addition to any installation fees) will be charged & is subject to change. Add’l fees apply for taxes & surcharges, and are subject to change. WA RESIDENTS: unless otherwise specified, price does not include a 2% Regulatory Administration Fee. For details about taxes, fees & surcharges visit astound.com/fees. No early termination fees apply in the event service is terminated in advance of the promotional end date. Customer is responsible for any accrued service charges in the event service is canceled. Subject to credit check. Not all services & speeds are available in all areas. A multi-product discount may be available to qualifying addresses with a subscription to mobile, TV, and 600 Mbps Internet or higher. Discounts will be reflected in your order cart at time of purchase, if available. Other restrictions may apply. All services are governed by the Astound Customer Terms & Conditions that can be found at astound.com/policies-disclaimers. © 2025 Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband. All rights reserved.
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Speed depends on many factors, including location. Typical download speeds for 5G home internet range between 72 – 245 Mbps and 50 – 300 Mbps, as published on 5G home internet providers’ websites.
‡Astound Internet is powered by fiber and connected to the premises via coaxial connection.
^^Astound’s highest speed of 2000 Mbps divided by AT&T Internet Air’s highest speed of 140 Mbps per AT&T Internet Air’s plan page and FAQs on 1/29/24.