What channels does Astound TV have?
Astound may not have the name recognition of bigger brands, but the regional telco is no slouch. Its base TV plans cover a wide variety of family viewing needs, and you can build out a deeper bench of channels with its add-on viewing packs.
Considering Astound for your home TV setup? Keep on reading to learn more about Astound’s channel lineup for cable TV subscribers.
Astound channel lineup
Astound offers two core TV packages throughout its coverage area: Basic TV and Preferred TV. As with competitors, Basic TV offers a key mix of local news and public service channels like CBS, ABC, and FOX. Preferred TV adds up to 220 additional cable TV channels like AMC, TBS, and VH1.
Use the table below to see how both plans compare to each other. (We’ve focused on major local and national TV channels in this channel guide, but note that Astound may also offer regional news and sports channels for your region.)
Full Astound channel lineup
| Channel | Basic TV | Preferred TV |
|---|---|---|
| A | ||
| A&E | — | ✔ |
| ABC | ✔ | ✔ |
| ACC Network | — | ✔ |
| AccuWeather | ✔ | ✔ |
| AMC | — | ✔ |
| Animal Planet | — | ✔ |
| Astound TV Network | ✔ | ✔ |
| B | ||
| BET | — | ✔ |
| Big 10 Network | — | ✔ |
| BMC | — | ✔ |
| BOUNCE | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bravo | — | ✔ |
| BUZZR | ✔ | ✔ |
| C | ||
| C-SPAN | ✔ | ✔ |
| C-SPAN2 | ✔ | ✔ |
| C-SPAN3 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cars.TV | — | ✔ |
| Cartoon Network | — | ✔ |
| CBS | ✔ | ✔ |
| CBS Sports Network | — | ✔ |
| CGTN | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charge | ✔ | ✔ |
| CMT | — | ✔ |
| CNBC | — | ✔ |
| CNN | — | ✔ |
| Comedy Central | — | ✔ |
| COMEDY.TV | — | ✔ |
| COMET | ✔ | ✔ |
| Court TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cozi | ✔ | ✔ |
| CW | ✔ | ✔ |
| D | ||
| DABL | ✔ | ✔ |
| Daystar | — | ✔ |
| DECADES | ✔ | ✔ |
| Discovery Channel | — | ✔ |
| Discovery Turbo | — | ✔ |
| Disney Channel | — | ✔ |
| Disney Jr | — | ✔ |
| E | ||
| E! | — | ✔ |
| ES.TV | — | ✔ |
| ESPN | — | ✔ |
| ESPN2 | — | ✔ |
| ESPNEWS | — | ✔ |
| ESPNU | — | ✔ |
| EWTN | — | ✔ |
| F | ||
| Food Network | — | ✔ |
| FOX | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fox Business Network | — | ✔ |
| Fox News Channel | — | ✔ |
| FOX SPORTS 1 | — | ✔ |
| FOX SPORTS 2 | — | ✔ |
| Fox Weather | — | ✔ |
| FOX WEATHER | — | ✔ |
| France 24 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Freeform | — | ✔ |
| FX | — | ✔ |
| FXM | — | ✔ |
| FXX | — | ✔ |
| G | ||
| Galavisión | — | ✔ |
| Game HD | — | ✔ |
| Get TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| Golf Channel | — | ✔ |
| Grit | ✔ | ✔ |
| GSN | — | ✔ |
| H | ||
| H&I | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hallmark Channel | — | ✔ |
| Hallmark Family | — | ✔ |
| Hallmark Mystery | — | ✔ |
| HEROES & ICONS | ✔ | ✔ |
| HGTV | — | ✔ |
| History Channel | — | ✔ |
| HLN | — | ✔ |
| HSN | ✔ | ✔ |
| I | ||
| ID | — | ✔ |
| IFC | — | ✔ |
| Inspiration Network | — | ✔ |
| ION | ✔ | ✔ |
| ION Mystery | ✔ | ✔ |
| J | ||
| Jewelry TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| Jewish Broadcast Service | — | ✔ |
| Justice Central | — | ✔ |
| K | ||
| KBS America | ✔ | ✔ |
| L | ||
| LAFF TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| LCS | — | ✔ |
| Lifetime | — | ✔ |
| Lifetime Movies | — | ✔ |
| LMN HD | — | ✔ |
| LOCALISH | — | ✔ |
| M | ||
| Marquee Sports Network | — | ✔ |
| MBC | ✔ | ✔ |
| Megavision | — | ✔ |
| MeTV | ✔ | ✔ |
| MeTV Toons | ✔ | ✔ |
| MHz Worldwide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Movies! | ✔ | ✔ |
| MovieSphere | ✔ | ✔ |
| MS Now | — | ✔ |
| MTV | — | ✔ |
| MTV2 | — | ✔ |
| MyDestination.TV | — | ✔ |
| MyNetworkTV | ✔ | ✔ |
| N | ||
| Nat Geo | — | ✔ |
| NBC | ✔ | ✔ |
| NBC Sports | — | ✔ |
| NBCLX | — | ✔ |
| NewsNation | — | ✔ |
| Nickelodeon | — | ✔ |
| O | ||
| Outdoor Channel | — | ✔ |
| OWN | — | ✔ |
| Oxygen | — | ✔ |
| P | ||
| Paramount Network | — | ✔ |
| PBS | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pentagon | — | ✔ |
| Pets.TV | — | ✔ |
| Plus | — | ✔ |
| Pop TV | — | ✔ |
| Q | ||
| Quest | ✔ | ✔ |
| QVC | ✔ | ✔ |
| R | ||
| Recipe.TV | — | ✔ |
| Reelz | — | ✔ |
| RETRO TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rewind TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| S | ||
| SERVICE | — | ✔ |
| SonLife | — | ✔ |
| Sonlife | ✔ | ✔ |
| Start TV | ✔ | ✔ |
| Story Television | ✔ | ✔ |
| SundanceTV | — | ✔ |
| SYFY | — | ✔ |
| T | ||
| TBN | — | ✔ |
| TBS | — | ✔ |
| TCM | — | ✔ |
| Telemundo | ✔ | ✔ |
| Telexitos | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tennis Channel | — | ✔ |
| The Nest | ✔ | ✔ |
| The Word | — | ✔ |
| TLC | — | ✔ |
| TNT | — | ✔ |
| Travel Channel | — | ✔ |
| True Crime | ✔ | ✔ |
| truTV | — | ✔ |
| TV Land | — | ✔ |
| U | ||
| Univisión | ✔ | ✔ |
| USA | — | ✔ |
| V | ||
| VH1 | — | ✔ |
| W | ||
| We | — | ✔ |
| Weather Channel | — | ✔ |
Astound add-on TV channel packs
Want even more TV channels? Along with standards like HBO, STARZ, and international programming, Astound has four Premiere TV channel packs designed to further tailor your channel lineup to your home’s viewing habits. You can buy each pack individually or combine all four for an additional $12.95 monthly.
| Channel pack name | Price | Who"s it for | Notable channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment | $3.95/mo. | Drama and TV show fans | BBC America, BET Her, National Geographic |
| Children & Family | $4.95/mo. | Parents and kids | Cooking Channel, Magnolia Network, Nicktoons |
| News & Information | $3.95/mo. | True crime, news followers | CNN International, Bloomberg, Smithsonian |
| Sports | $5.95/mo. | Full-year sports fans | SEC Network, ESPNews, beIN Sports |
Watching sports with Astound TV
Regional sports networks (RSN) and paywall-hidden channels are most sports fans’ biggest concerns when it comes to shopping for cable TV service. Thankfully, Astound makes things fairly stress-free for cable TV sports fans.
Astound offers fairly strong RSN and sports network coverage on its Preferred plan. If you’re near a major market, you’ll generally be able to watch your MLB and NBA teams’ affiliate networks or networks like CBS Sports Network and Big Ten Network without paying extra.
That said, you’ll likely have to pay extra to follow certain teams if you live outside of their footprint — channels like SEC Network and MSG Network are only available in the Premier TV-Sports pack.
Astound channel lineup FAQ
What channels are included in the different Astound TV packages?
Astound's Basic TV package primarily includes local and national news channels like ABC, NBC, and PBS. Preferred TV offers a standard basic cable TV channel slate like Food Network, AMC, and CNN.
Why does my channel lineup look different from other regions?
Astound's cable TV channel lineup may vary slightly between regions due to factors like local network availability, service agreements, and sports coverage. That said, major channels like CNN, Food Network, and Cartoon Network are available nationally.
How can I watch Astound TV on the go?
Use the Astound TV+ app to watch TV remotely using a compatible mobile or portable device. It is available on Apple iOS and Google Android devices.
