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Compare Astound vs. Spectrum internet

  • Five speed options—up to 5 gig in select areas*
  • Plans starting at $20/mo. plus taxes**
  • No contracts
  • 2 year price lock

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FREE for 1 year with any speed.

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Supersonic speeds

Speed

Ultra-fast internet with
speeds up to 5 gig.^

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Reliability

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top provider for reliability.

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Experience

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How Astound’s plans & pricing compares to Spectrum

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.

Plan feature:

Astound
Spectrum

Max download speeds
5 gig
1 gig
Max cable upload speeds
50 Mbps
40 Mbps
Max fiber upload speeds
5 gig
Plans and pricing
300 Mbps at $20/mo;
1 gig for $45/mo.
300 Mbps at $39.99/mo or $49.99/mo;
1 gig for $59.99/mo or $69.99/mo
Price locks
2 years on all speeds.
1 year for 300 Mbps;
2 years for higher speeds.
WiFi equipment fee
Free
$7/mo. with internet only;
free with bundled mobile service.
WiFi technology
Whole Home WiFi (eero), up to WiFi 7
Advanced WiFi with extenders,
up to WiFi 6
Rapid install
Same or next day appointment
Activation fee
$14.95
$30
Plan feature:

Max download speeds
Astound
5 gig
Spectrum

1 gig
Plan feature:

Max cable upload speeds
Astound
50 Mbps
Spectrum

40 Mbps
Plan feature:

Max fiber upload speeds
Astound
5 gig
Spectrum

Plan feature:

Plans and pricing
Astound
300 Mbps at $20/mo;
1 gig for $45/mo.
Spectrum

300 Mbps at $39.99/mo or $49.99/mo;
1 gig for $59.99/mo or $69.99/mo
Plan feature:

Price locks
Astound
2 years on all speeds.
Spectrum

1 year for 300 Mbps;
2 years for higher speeds.
Plan feature:

WiFi equipment fee
Astound
Free
Spectrum

$7/mo. with internet only;
free with bundled mobile service.
Plan feature:

WiFi technology
Astound
Whole Home WiFi (eero), up to WiFi 7
Spectrum

Advanced WiFi with extenders,
up to WiFi 6
Plan feature:

Rapid install
Astound
Same or next day appointment
Spectrum

Plan feature:

Activation fee
Astound
$14.95
Spectrum

$30

‡Astound Internet is powered by fiber and connected to the premises via coaxial connection.


Get the best of both!

FREE Unlimited Mobile for 1 year with any speed.

Get mobile on one of the largest and most powerful nationwide 5G networks that connects you to your world with speed, performance and reliability.

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Ranked #1 cable ISP nationally

Astound beats Spectrum in every single category.

Category

Astound
    Spectrum        

Total average 8 ⮝ 7.2
Overall satisfaction 7.8 ⮝ 7.0
Speed of connection 8.1 ⮝ 7.6
Reliability of connection 7.9 ⮝ 7.5
Value 7.6 ⮝ 5.8
Ease of use 8.6 ⮝ 8.2
Likelihood to recommend 7.7 ⮝ 6.6
Repairs 7.6 ⮝ 7.0
Tech support 7.8 ⮝ 7.0
Customer service 7.9 ⮝ 6.9
Setup 8.8 ⮝ 8.0
Category

Total average
Astound
8 ⮝
    Spectrum        

7.2
Category

Overall satisfaction
Astound
7.8 ⮝
    Spectrum        

7.0
Category

Speed of connection
Astound
8.1 ⮝
    Spectrum        

7.6
Category

Reliability of connection
Astound
7.9 ⮝
    Spectrum        

7.5
Category

Value
Astound
7.6 ⮝
    Spectrum        

5.8
Category

Ease of use
Astound
8.6 ⮝
    Spectrum        

8.2
Category

Likelihood to recommend
Astound
7.7 ⮝
    Spectrum        

6.6
Category

Repairs
Astound
7.6 ⮝
    Spectrum        

7.0
Category

Tech support
Astound
7.8 ⮝
    Spectrum        

7.0
Category

Customer service
Astound
7.9 ⮝
    Spectrum        

6.9
Category

Setup
Astound
8.8 ⮝
    Spectrum        

8.0


**A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license. Reprinted with permission. Where available. ©️ 2024 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Find your perfect speed

Feeling overwhelmed by the options and still unsure what speed is right for your needs? We answer all your toughest questions in these helpful internet speed guides.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Astound’s fiber powered network is available in select locations with speeds up to 1500* Mbps. The use of optical fiber enables higher internet speeds than other forms of communication, such as copper wire, that drastically reduce bandwidth.

One big difference is price.

Astound offers 300 Mbps internet at $20 per month and 1 gig for $45 per month, while Spectrum’s 300 Mbps plan is $39.99 per month or $49.99 per month. Spectrum has 1 gig for $59.99 per month or $69.99 per month. 

In addition, Astound’s service includes WiFi equipment at no additional charge. Spectrum charges a $7 per month WiFi equipment fee for internet only; when bundled with mobile, there is no charge.

Finally, Astound’s installation fee is only $14.95, while Spectrum’s is $30.

Astound internet is available in California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Washington D.C.

Yes you can and when you buy mobile service, you receive a FREE unlimited mobile line for one year. Use our savings calculator to see how much you can save

Yes, self-installation is available in select locations.

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Get the speed, WiFi, mobile and TV that’s just right for you.

Disclaimers

*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.

A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license. Reprinted with permission. Where available. © 2024 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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.