Astound Broadband Internet Plans and Pricing

Is Astound Broadband internet good?

Astound Broadband powered by RCN offers high-speed cable internet in Boston, Chicago, DC, Pennsylvania (Lehigh), New York (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens), and Philadelphia. Astound Broadband internet prices can vary by location but are generally the best deal around for internet speeds from 100–1,500 Mbps.

And if you’re into bundles, Astound Broadband’s double-play and triple-play packages (with internet, TV, or home phone service) have the same great value.

On top of value, Astound Broadband also has no contracts, no data caps, free no-contact installation, two-hour service windows, and year-round, US-based, 24/7 customer support. So, yeah, we think Astound Broadband internet service is excellent.

Have a seat and we’ll tell you more.

Astound Broadband internet pros and cons

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• Bundle packages
• Deals and promotions
• Equipment

Astound Broadband internet deals and promotions

While Astound Broadband has plenty of value baked into its internet plans, it also offers these deals for new customers depending on your area:

• Waived installation fee
• One to two months of free service
• Free premium cable channels like SHOWTIME^® for a year

Astound Broadband internet plans and pricing

Data as of time of post. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* 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 has nine standalone internet plans with 100–1,500 Mbps download speeds. The speeds and prices vary by area, but we’ve included a few standard plans and their price ranges above.

We think Astound’s 300 Mbps Internet plan is a tremendous value for most families, with enough speed to do a healthy amount of live TV streaming and online gaming. At $20.00 monthly with a 2-year price lock, this 300 Mbps plan comes at a better price than you’ll find from any competitor.

For larger households or gig gluttons who watch more streaming TV and play more games, 1,000 Mbps Internet is a great deal at $35.00–$45.00 monthly. For comparison, Optimum 1 Gig is $70.00/mo., while Xfinity’s Gigabit plan runs $65.00–$75.00 monthly.

But while Astound beats out other providers for promotional pricing, its prices rise an extra $15.00 to $133.00 monthly. We’d recommend keeping Astound’s competitors in mind before you get the bill for your thirteenth month.

Click on the button below to check out all Astound internet plans and prices.

Astound Broadband internet and TV plans and pricing

Data as of time of post. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* 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.
** Basic TV: Rates subject to change based on programming cost increases. Availability of channels, packages, TV tiers and other offerings may vary by location and are subject to change. Offer valid only for new residential Astound powered by RCN customers or previous customers with account in good standing who have not had our service within the last 60 days.
^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.

Astound Broadband offers two TV choices—Basic TV (40+ channels) and Basic TV + Preferred TV (220+ channels)—which you can pair with any internet plan, ranging from 100–1,500 Mbps.

You can add phone service for an additional $1.00 to $10.00 per month, depending on your city and whether you pair it with internet or internet and TV. Every bundle has to include internet service when you order online, but you can call Astound to see if you can get standalone TV service.

Out of all of Astound Broadband’s bundles, we recommend the Gig Internet + Basic TV + Preferred TV bundle. It has Astound’s fastest internet speeds and 220+ TV channels, depending on location.

To drive home the point on value, Optimum 1 Gig + Select TV is $165.00 monthly for 940 Mbps download speeds and 340+ channels.

And Verizon Fios 1 Gig + More Fios TV costs $198.99 monthly (w/ Auto Pay) for 940 Mbps download speeds and 300+ channels. But while it costs a bit more, Verizon Fios’s fiber-optic internet service is more reliable. Verizon Fios is a good choice for mid-sized families, online gamers, and those of us working from home.

Astound guarantees its TV and internet prices for a year, but Astound bundles jump in price after 12 months, just like standalone internet plans. Consider the competition if you’re not interested in shelling out for Astound’s ongoing expenses.

Astound Broadband internet equipment

Okay, gear geeks—let’s examine the devices you need (and might need) with Astound Broadband internet service.

• Standard Wi-Fi & Modem ($8.00/mo.): A DOCSIS 3.0 modem/router combo.
• Standard Wi-Fi & Gig Modem ($10.00/mo.): A DOCSIS 3.1 modem/router combo for higher speeds.
• Enhanced Whole Home Wi-Fi Only ($9.95/mo.): The monthly fee for this mesh Wi-Fi service includes one base eero and one beacon eero, with additional eeros available for $5.00 each per month.
• eero Secure+ ($9.99/mo.): Lock down your sweet new mesh-work with this doodad, which comes with antivirus software, ad blocking, VPN protection, password management, and more.

Yes, that means you’ll need to rent a modem/router from Astound Broadband—unless you can, I dunno, buy your own. Technically, Astound Broadband has a $79.95 installation fee, but you can easily avoid it by getting a self-installation kit. Astound Broadband also occasionally waives the fee when you sign up for service online.

Can I use my own modem/router unit with Astound Broadband internet?

Well, it turns out that you can use your own modem/routers with Astound Broadband internet service as long as it’s compatible with Astound Broadband internet speeds. See the table below for the internet provider’s recommended specs.

* No recommendation from Astound Broadband. This is CableTV.com’s suggestion.

Pay particular attention to downstream channels—a higher number is better. If your current modem/router has only eight channels, it will still work for speeds up to 250 Mbps. But if you’re buying a new device, get one with at least 16 downstream channels to ensure the best download speed.

• Note that there are some exceptions to Astound Broadband’s bring-your-own-modem policy:
• If you’re an Astound Broadband digital phone customer, you must use an Astound Broadband EMTA modem for your phone service.
• If you live in an Astound Broadband fiber-to-the-home area, you’ll have to use an Astound Broadband internet device.
• The Motorola MB8600 is not compatible with Astound Broadband’s network.
• EURODOCSIS cable modems aren’t supported in the US so you can’t use them with Astound Broadband.

Is Astound Broadband internet worth it?

Whenever we’re asked which internet provider has the most affordable plans or best value, Astound Broadband always tops the list. No other provider in the area has the same speeds at such low prices—at least for the first 12 months.

That kind of value—without contracts or data caps—is staggering. It makes us wish we lived in Astound Broadband’s service area. But since we don’t, maybe send us a postcard telling us about the good life?

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Why you should trust us

CableTV.com’s experts collaborated on this article, logging dozens of hours researching Astound Broadband’s internet, TV, and phone plans. We compared Astound to competitors in the same areas based on plans, pricing, features, reliability, promotions, and more so that you can see how the services stack up before you sign up. For more on our methodology, see our How We Rank page.