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Astound vs. Verizon 5G Home Internet

Save up to $1,000/year with Astound

When you bundle internet and 2 Unlimited Mobile lines.

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Price may vary based on location.
Last checked April 2025

FAST INTERNET starting at $30/mo.*

Gig+ speeds, unbeatable value

Switch to Astound Gig internet and save up to $120/year over Verizon.

Get an ultra-fast, reliable fiber-powered wired connection and save 20% over Verizon 5G Home Internet.

Price may vary based on location

Get better performance when connecting multiple devices with Astound versus Verizon 5G Home Internet±

Astound provides fast, reliable internet plans for multiple users on various devices at a great price. Verizon’s 5G Home Internet may slow during peak cell tower use.

Astound
Verizon 5G
Faster internet
Up to 5 Gig download/upload speeds‡‡
More value
300 Mbps starting at $30/mo; 1 Gig for $60/mo
Whole Home WiFi
Powered by eero©, up to WiFi 7
Advanced security
Get robust home internet security with eero Secure©
Rapid and easy install
Same or next day appointment
Faster internet
Up to 5 Gig download/upload speeds‡‡
Astound
Verizon 5G
More value
300 Mbps starting at $30/mo; 1 Gig for $60/mo
Astound
Verizon 5G
Whole Home WiFi
Powered by eero©, up to WiFi 7
Astound
Verizon 5G
Advanced security
Get robust home internet security with eero Secure©
Astound
Verizon 5G
Rapid and easy install
Same or next day appointment
Astound
Verizon 5G

± Source: Claims from Astound and Opensignal analysis of Opensignal Head-to-Head USA Fixed Broadband data. Based on independent analysis of measurements recorded during the period February 4, 2024 – May 3, 2024 © Opensignal Limited

WiFi plans for any home

WiFi plans for any home

Tiny, large or somewhere in-between; find WiFi coverage to fit any space. Blanket your entire home with a fast and ultra‑reliable connection.

Home internet speeds up to 5x^^ faster than Verizon±

Astound’s fiber-powered home internet delivers an ultra-fast and reliable connection with affordable Gig+ speeds. Verizon’s 5G Home Internet is more expensive with max speeds of just 50 Mbps – 1 Gig.

Factor

Astound
Verizon 5G Home
5G home internet:
Top download speed 5 Gig 50-1 Gig***
Median upload speed
Median upload speed delivered by network across all customers
20-50 Mbps. Gig+ speeds available in certain areas
5-10 Mbps***
Delivering the best performance during prime internet hours Astound’s deep fiber-powered‡ internet delivers fast speeds throughout the day Users may experience jittering and lag during peak internet hours.
Savings when bundling mobile phone Save up to $1000/year† when you bundle internet and 2 Unlimited Mobile lines. $15 per month savings.***
Getting installed
How painful will this be for me?
Full service installation by a certified professional, with convenient service appointments and an on-time guarantee. Self-install is available in certain areas. Self-install only
Factor

Top download speed
Astound
5 Gig
Verizon 5G Home
5G home internet:
50-1 Gig***
Factor

Median upload speed
Median upload speed delivered by network across all customers
Astound
20-50 Mbps. Gig+ speeds available in certain areas
Verizon 5G Home
5G home internet:

5-10 Mbps***
Factor

Delivering the best performance during prime internet hours
Astound
Astound’s deep fiber-powered‡ internet delivers fast speeds throughout the day
Verizon 5G Home
5G home internet:
Users may experience jittering and lag during peak internet hours.
Factor

Savings when bundling mobile phone
Astound
Save up to $1000/year† when you bundle internet and 2 Unlimited Mobile lines.
Verizon 5G Home
5G home internet:
$15 per month savings.***
Factor

Getting installed
How painful will this be for me?
Astound
Full service installation by a certified professional, with convenient service appointments and an on-time guarantee. Self-install is available in certain areas.
Verizon 5G Home
5G home internet:
Self-install only

*** Source: Pulled from Verizon’s plan details on 4/10/2025.

± Source: Claims from Astound and Opensignal analysis of Opensignal Head-to-Head USA Fixed Broadband data. Based on independent analysis of measurements recorded during the period February 4, 2024 – May 3, 2024 © Opensignal Limited

Get a reliable home internet connection and more value for your money when you switch to Astound

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 starting at $30 per month and 1 Gig starting at $60 per month, while Verizon’s 5G home internet plans starts at $50 per month. Verizon has 1 Gig starting at $70 per month.

Pricing as of April 2025. Pricing may vary by location.

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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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.

‡Astound Internet is powered by fiber and connected to the premises via coaxial connection or fiber, where available. Delivery methods may vary by area.

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

±Source: Claims from Astound and Opensignal analysis of Opensignal Head-to-Head USA Fixed Broadband data. Based on independent analysis of measurements recorded during the period February 4, 2024 – May 3, 2024 © Opensignal Limited

Whole Home WiFi: Activation and installation not included. Up to $40/mo for Whole Home WiFi equipment. Additional eero devices available for an additional cost, per device. ©2025 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. eero and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon.com c/o eero LLC, 660 3rd St. San Francisco, CA.

eero Secure service included with Enhanced WiFi and Whole Home WiFi.

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’s highest speed of 2000 Mbps divided by Verizon’s highest speed of 300 Mbps per Verizon’s plan details on 4/9/2025.

‡‡Not all services and speeds are available in all areas. Prices and fees are subject to change. Not valid with other offers. Restrictions may apply. See astound.com/policies-disclaimers/ for more info.