Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs beeline
What sets them apart
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 1,000 |
| Price from | $19.95 | RUB 400 |
| Reference plan prices | 150 Mbps: $19.95/mo, 150 Mbps, no contract; 1 Gig WiFi: $40/mo, 1000 Mbps, no contract; 1.5 Gig WiFi: $60/mo, 1500 Mbps, no contract | bee SUPER START: 400 RUB/month, 10 GB, 1 month; bee HIT: 700 RUB/month, unlimited, 1 month; bee PRO: 800 RUB/month, unlimited pro, 1 month |
| Setup fee | $0 | RUB 300 |
| Router | Whole Home WiFi powered by eero included with Gig plans; eero Max 7 with 5 Gig | Wi-Fi 6 Rotek RX-3001X / ATW-922RT, purchase or instalments |
| Address checker | https://www.astound.com/check-for-service/ | https://moskva.beeline.ru/customers/products/home/internet/ |
| Markets | US | RU |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Mid-contract price rises | Price for Life rate locked while service kept; other promos valid 12 mos then regular rates | Not confirmed |
| Exit fee terms | No cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime | Not confirmed |
| Static IP | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Social tariff | Yes | Not confirmed |
| FCC broadband label | https://www.astound.com/labels/ | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.5.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Astound: 5,000 vs 1,000.
- Technology: only Astound offers Cable.
- Technology: only beeline offers Fttc.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only beeline offers RU.
Our verdict on each
Astound
Astound suits US households that want matching download and upload speeds, a low entry price and no contract to be tied into, and the same account can carry mobile lines. Entry pricing starts at $19.95 a month, Gig tiers arrive with Whole Home WiFi included, and the setup fee is $0.
beeline
Beeline is a network-run prepaid brand for people in Russia who want a one-month SIM with a small data allowance or unlimited data and no long tie-in. Plans sit in a single market, the entry price is RUB 400 and the unlimited plan is RUB 700.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 9.2 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Astound | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Astound | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 36 of 416 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 44 of 389 |
| Full fibre providers | 2 of 107 | 11 of 107 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fttp | Fttc, Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | PJSC VimpelCom |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Mobile plans
| Fact | Astound | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Network |
| SIM-only | Yes | Yes |
| Billing | Rolling | Prepaid |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | RUB 700 |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Yes |
| EU roaming | Paid | Paid |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 200 |
| Data rollover | No | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Credit check required | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | beeline | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 1,000at the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 900 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Astound
Pros
- Download of 5,000 Mbps matches upload of 5,000 Mbps, so sending a large file is as quick as downloading one.
- The setup fee is $0, and it ranks 1 of 86 on that measure, ahead of every other brand compared.
- Service runs on cable and fttp, so one provider can cover a cable street or a fibre to the home street.
Cons
- EU roaming is paid, so European travel is billed separately.
- Data rollover is no, so unused mobile allowance does not carry into the next cycle.
- A credit check is required on the mobile side, which adds a step before a line is active.
beeline
Pros
- Every plan runs on a rolling monthly term, 1 month, so there is nothing to serve beyond the current month
- Unlimited data is available from RUB 700, with the bee HIT plan at that level and bee PRO on top of it
- eSIM and Wi-Fi calling are both supported, alongside hotspot sharing on the same plans
Cons
- Billing runs on prepaid only, so there is no contract billing option for readers who pay monthly by direct debit
- Europe roaming is paid, meaning travel use has to be paid separately rather than folded into the monthly fee
- The fixed home internet line needs a RUB 300 and a router bought outright or on instalments, adding a hardware cost on top of the subscription
Who each suits
Astound
Who it suits
- Households in US whose street already has cable or fibre to the home and who want equal download and upload speeds.
- Families adding mobile lines to the same account, where a multi line discount and rolling billing apply.
- Renters and short-stay households, since No cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a fibre to the home provider and nothing else, because cable and fttp includes cable while Abissnet and Kinetic list fibre to the home alone.
- Homes a wired network does not reach, where EarthLink adds fttp, 5G and satellite options.
- Travellers who expect European roaming to come included, since EU roaming is paid.
beeline
Who it suits
- People in Russia who want a prepaid SIM with a rolling monthly term and no minimum contract period
- Heavy data users who would rather pay once for unlimited data than manage a capped allowance
- Travellers leaving Russia who need roaming across 200 countries without signing a long contract
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want contract billing alongside prepaid, where GETESA offers both prepaid and contract options
- People who want a rolling billing option as well as prepaid, which yesss! lists across contract, rolling and prepaid
- Shoppers who want a home broadband and mobile bundle on one bill, since Beeline's fixed line and mobile tariffs are listed separately
Country by country
| Country | Astound | beeline |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Astound
How much does Astound broadband cost a month?+
Plans start at $19.95 a month on the entry tier. The listed lineup then steps up through Gig and multi-Gig WiFi plans, and every plan shown is on no-contract terms, so the monthly figure is the whole commitment. Whole Home WiFi is included with Gig plans rather than sold as an extra.
Is there a setup or installation fee with Astound broadband?+
Setup costs $0 to add, and in this comparison the brand ranks 1 of 86 for setup fee, ahead of every other brand measured on that point. Equipment also counts: Whole Home WiFi is supplied with Gig plans, with the top tier hardware paired to the quickest speeds.
beeline
What does the cheapest Beeline plan cost?+
Tariffs start at RUB 400 on the bee SUPER START plan, which pairs a capped data allowance with a rolling monthly term. Unlimited data is a separate step up rather than being folded into that entry price, so the cheapest plan suits light use and the rest cover heavier traffic.
How much is unlimited data on Beeline?+
Unlimited data starts at RUB 700 on the bee HIT plan. The bee PRO plan sits above that level with a wider feature set on the same monthly term, so the higher tier is a price step rather than a different billing structure.
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