Astound Broadband Deals and Promotions

Internet-Only Deals

Right now, Astound Broadband is offering a $300 gift card on the 1 Gig and 1.5 Gig plans when you pair your internet plan with Whole Home WiFi. This deal also comes with a Price For Life guarantee. Otherwise, you can get a $200 gift card when you sign up for any other plan (except for the 300 Mbps plan). New customers to Astound Broadband enjoy several standard benefits, including no data caps on all internet plans and a free modem included at no additional cost and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Internet Fees

Despite its competitive pricing and other promotional perks, Astound Broadband has some unavoidable costs in the form of fees. Some fees are more avoidable than others. The less avoidable ones are listed below.

• Activation fee: Astound Broadband charges a one-time activation fee of $9.99 for all new service plans.
• Equipment lease fee: If you lease a gateway device from the provider, you’ll pay $14.49 per month.
• Technician installation fee: A $79.95 installation fee is standard on plans not subject to a special free installation offer. You can choose to self-install your internet to avoid this fee.

Internet Discounts

Astound Broadband participates in a federal program that offers discounts to qualifying low-income customers as outlined below.

• Lifeline: This federal program provides discounts for low-income families to obtain internet service. Visit the program’s website for information on how to apply.

How to Get the Best Deal With Astound Broadband

• Find the final price. Astound Broadband is somewhat unique in that it offers an excellent combination of speed and pricing. However, many of the rates they advertise on their main pages are only applicable for 12 months. The combination of a price increase after a year, as well as miscellaneous fees such as equipment rentals, can make the plan more expensive than you expected. Always look for the rate you’ll be paying eventually and make sure you can afford the service.
• Consider bundle deals. Astound Broadband Powered by RCN has a full selection of bundle options. If you need TV and home phone with your internet services, then you should bundle these services through this company to get the best possible deal.
• Consider how much speed you actually need. While it can be tempting to opt for the highest tier plan, you can often save a lot of money by only buying the service you’ll need on a day-to-day basis. Conversely, buying the lowest-tier plan can also create problems if you’re a heavy streamer or gamer. Take a look at your usage, and buy the plan that meets the requirements in order to save money and potential frustration.