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Why Gigabit internet?

Gig internet offers the ultimate internet speed for today’s home.

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Streaming

Movie-goers and couch potatoes unite! Gig gets all your TVs, tablets and entertainment humming

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Work from home

Getting more done than ever? You need Internet speed that keeps up with you

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Gaming

For all the players, ultra-low latency, ultra-fast Gigabit Internet speed

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Smart home

With a connected home, completing everyday tasks has never been easier

Want even more? Try symmetrical speed

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Symmetrical Gig

Data transfer at the same download and upload speeds, at the same time.

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Surpercharge your gaming

The perfect gaming teammates? Gig speed and Pro-Gamming WiFi.

Astound Broadband’s fiber-rich internet delivers ultra-fast speed, no matter what high-bandwidth activities you choose.

Couple Gig internet with our Pro-Gaming WiFi and experience WiFi 6, a router that adeptly prioritizes congested home networking traffic, and advanced quality of service (QOS), delivering more reliable gameplay.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Astound Broadband delivers speeds up to 1200 Mbps, however, it is not available in all areas. 1200 Mbps is only available to new customers. Current customers can visit astound.com/1200/ to be contacted when 1200 Mbps speeds are available in your area.

Gigabit service can be transmitted over traditional cable wiring or fiber connection running to your house. Gigabit internet, which uses the DOCSIS 3.1 standard, can download data up to 1 Gbps, and upload data at 20 Mbps. Gigabit internet service transmits data up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) — or 1,000 megabits per second (Mbps). If you or your family loves to stream movies and TV while playing bandwidth-hungry games and downloading the latest apps on your smartphone — all at the same time — Gigabit service could provide a major improvement in network speed and reliability.

If you have Gigabit service (1,000Mbps),Gigabit is being delivered to your home. However, your modem has a Gigabit port and a small amount of bandwidth is used to connect you to the internet. Gigabit speeds are up to 940 Mbps because a small amount of bandwidth is used to make sure data is transmitted properly. This is expected and normal for residential gig service.

Today the average household has multiple devices tied to one Internet connection in the home. These devices can be smart home TVs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, printers, home security systems, appliances or game consoles. Higher Internet speeds will offer you an online experience that fits your lifestyle and needs. For the same reason you’d want the latest gadgets – you want the best experience for you and your family.

The internet speed you need depends on your home’s connectivity and the devices you use. Using your internet connection for things like Netflix streaming, gaming, or to support a myriad of the best smart home devices, faster internet connections with more data may be right for your home. Higher speeds provide better performance for homes with many connected devices, streaming, video conferencing, gaming and multiple smart devices.

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.1 modems allow for much higher speed than previous modems. DOCSIS 3.1 modems offer the best in speed and massive improvements in reliability.

Make sure you have a Gigabit WiFi router, which uses the protocol called 802.11ac (and can support speeds up 940 Mbps). We recommend using our best in class router for Gig internet (up to 940 Mbps*) which is capable of supporting these high speeds. Our Whole Home WiFi, powered by eero delivers excellent WiFi coverage in your home (available for an additional monthly fee). However, if you’re in love with your current router, it will work, but we cannot guarantee Gig internet will work with your current router.

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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. Modem required for Internet service. No contract required. Subject to availability. 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 additional services, equipment, premium channels & other tiers of service are subject to an additional charge & regular increases. Limited time offer, subject to change without notice. Advertised promotional pricing valid for 24 mos from service start date, subject to change thereafter. Astound offers month-to-month service with base discounted introductory rate tiers. Prior to the end of any discounted rate tier, subscribers receive a notice informing them of the end of the discounted rate tier and providing information about the next discounted rate tier. Additional fees apply for taxes and surcharges, and are subject to change. For details about fees & taxes visit astound.com/fees. 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 enroll 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. Modem & standard home Wi-Fi equipment included. Regular rates apply after promotional period ends. ±±Gift Card Offer is good for a $100-$200 gift card with an online order of Astound Internet or Internet and Mobile. See Astound.com for details. Astound Mobile requires Astound Internet service for initial activation. Max 5 lines. Equip., int’l. & roaming charges, taxes & fees, & other charges extra, & subj. to change. Astound is not liable for any disruptions, failure or interruption of service nor makes any guarantee of service such as network outages. An increased charge will apply if Astound Internet service is not maintained. Mobile service only available in states Astound operates in. Pricing subject to change. In times of congestion, data may be temporarily slowed. After monthly threshold is reached, 1.5GB & 3GB data plans will be capped; Unlimited & Unlimited Plus speeds reduced to 768 Kbps after 20GB threshold. No rollover data. Additional data can be purchased for $10 per Gig. Coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require a certain plan or feature. Astound Mobile Services provide broadband Internet access service (“BIAS”) bundled with data, voice, texts, and short message service (“SMS”). 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. A one-time activation fee of $14.99 (in addition to your installation fees) will be charged. Non-standard installation may require additional outlet & fees. All services are governed by the Astound Customer Terms & Conditions that can be found at astound.com/policies-disclaimers. Not all services & speeds are available in all areas. Other restrictions may apply. All names, logos, images, & service marks are property of their respective owners. ‡Astound Internet is powered by fiber and connected to the premises via coaxial connection. ©2024 Radiate Hold Co., LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband. All rights reserved.