The Astound Basic TV Channel Lineup | Every Channel You Get

What is the Astound Basic TV Plan?

The Astound Basic TV plan is Astound’s entry-level cable package, designed to give viewers all of their essential local programming without breaking the bank. While many full-sized cable packages easily soar past the $100 mark, Astound keeps it simple.

For a starting price of $43.72/mo., you get a core lineup of 40+ channels anchored by major local broadcast networks, public service channels, and daytime digital subchannels. It’s a highly cost-effective entry point for viewers who primarily care about local news, network primetime shows, and broadcast sports. Plus, like most of Astound’s services, it operates on a month-to-month basis—which means absolutely no annual contracts.

How many channels does the Astound Basic TV plan include?

Astound’s Basic TV plan carries 40+ channels, though your exact number will vary slightly depending on your specific region and local affiliate availability. The lineup is built primarily around major broadcast staples (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and The CW) alongside Spanish-language broadcasts like Telemundo and Univisión.

Here is a look at the channels included in the base plan.

Full Astound Basic TV channel lineup

What channels are included in the Entertainment Plan?

The Basic TV plan is heavily focused on essential local viewing and free-to-air style networks, giving you a functional TV package without the premium cable markup.

• Broadcast networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and The CW are the heavy hitters here. This ensures you won’t miss live network premieres, local morning news, or Sunday football broadcasts. Telemundo and Univisión also add fantastic Spanish-language broadcast coverage.
• Classic TV and subchannels: Networks like MeTV, Cozi TV, and Start TV deliver a steady stream of classic sitcoms, old-school game shows, and retro dramas.
• News and public affairs: While you won’t find major cable news networks, you get comprehensive coverage of government proceedings via C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, and C-SPAN3, as well as global perspectives from networks like France 24 and CGTN (depending on your local availability).
• Shopping and lifestyle: QVC, HSN, and Jewelry TV are all present for viewers who love to browse deals from the couch.

What channels are not included in the Entertainment Plan?

The clearest gap in the Basic TV lineup is dedicated cable entertainment, 24/7 sports, and national cable news.

Networks like ESPN, FS1, CNN, Fox News, AMC, TNT, and the Disney Channel are not included in this tier. If your household relies heavily on regional sports networks (RSNs), lifestyle reality TV (like Bravo or TLC), or premium movie channels, you will need to upgrade to Astound’s Preferred TV package. Preferred TV jumps the price up to $125.77/mo. but expands the channel count to over 220+ networks to cover those gaps.

Can you combine Basic TV with Astound Internet?

Yes! Bundling is where Astound really shines. By combining your Basic TV plan with an Astound internet package, you can streamline your bills and grab a reliable internet connection. For example, you can bundle Astound’s 600 Mbps Internet with the Basic TV plan for about $84.22/mo.

What features does the Astound Basic TV plan include?

Choosing Astound’s smaller plan doesn’t mean you sacrifice a modern viewing experience. The Basic TV tier still gives you access to Astound’s impressive hardware ecosystem.

• TiVo-powered equipment: Astound utilizes a TiVo-powered set-top interface, offering snappy browsing, voice-control remotes, and 4K support.
• Astound TV+ App: You can watch live and on-demand TV from anywhere in the house (or on the go) using the Astound TV+ app, which is compatible with iOS and Android devices.

But keep in mind, Astound’s modern TV experience is internet-powered, meaning you must have an internet connection of at least 100 Mbps for the platform’s features to function smoothly.

Astound Basic TV channel lineup FAQ

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