Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs Budget Thuis Internet
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 1,000 |
| Price from | $19.95 | €3.75 |
| 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 | 30 GB: EUR 5.25/month, 30 GB, 24 months | Unlimited: EUR 10/month first 8 months, unlimited, 24 months | 3 GB: EUR 3.75/month first 8 months, 3 GB, 24 months |
| Setup fee | $0 | €0 |
| Router | Whole Home WiFi powered by eero included with Gig plans; eero Max 7 with 5 Gig | Modem included |
| Address checker | https://www.astound.com/check-for-service/ | https://www.budgetthuis.nl/internet |
| Markets | US | NL |
| 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 |
| 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 9.1.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Astound: 5,000 vs 1,000.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at Astound: 5,000 vs 1,000.
- Technology: only Astound offers Cable.
- Technology: only Budget Thuis Internet offers Fttc.
- Contract length: only Astound offers 1.
- Contract length: only Budget Thuis Internet offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only Budget Thuis Internet offers NL.
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.
Budget Thuis Internet
Budget Thuis Internet suits Dutch households that want upload and download speeds that match, and it sets up for free with a modem in the box. The entry plan starts at €3.75 a month, so the monthly figure is the main thing to weigh.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 9.3Entry plan at €3.75 a month and a €0 setup fee keep the starting outlay small. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 8.9Fibre on fttp and fttc with symmetric speeds and a discount for multiple lines suits shared accounts. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 9 of 416 |
| Broadband providers | 2 of 124 | 3 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 2 of 107 | 3 of 107 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
Additional countries for Astound: 1. Additional countries for Budget Thuis Internet: 1.
A third option
YouFibre has top download speed (mbps) at 8,000, against 5,000 for Astound and 1,000 for Budget Thuis Internet.
YouFibre reviewWhat we checked
Astound
- astound.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Budget Thuis Internet
- budgetthuis.nl: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fttp | Fttp, Fttc |
| Contract length | 1 | 12, 24 |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | Budget Thuis B.V. |
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Mobile plans
| Fact | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Mvno |
| Host network | Not confirmed | KPN |
| SIM-only | Yes | Yes |
| Billing | Rolling | Contract |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | €10 |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| EU roaming | Paid | Fair use |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 43 |
| Data rollover | No | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Credit check required | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Yes |
Energy suppliers
| Fact | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff types | Not confirmed | Fixed, Variable, Dynamic |
| Fixed terms | Not confirmed | 12, 36 |
| Fuels | Not confirmed | Electricity, Gas |
| Renewable share | Not confirmed | 100% |
| Renewable basis | Not confirmed | Certificates |
| Customers | Not confirmed | 1,000,000 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 1,000at the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 1,000above the median | 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.
Budget Thuis Internet
Pros
- Download and upload match at 1,000 mbps and 1,000 mbps, so sending a large file is as quick as downloading one.
- The setup fee is €0, so nothing has to be budgeted to get connected.
- Contract terms run 12 and 24 months, so you can take the shorter commitment rather than the longest one.
Cons
- Broadband terms run 12 and 24 months and a rolling monthly option is not among the terms listed, so moving home early still means a commitment.
- Coverage sits in a single market, NL, so anyone living outside the Netherlands should set this provider aside.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre only, with no email channel listed for questions that need a written trail.
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.
Budget Thuis Internet
Who it suits
- Households on fibre in the Netherlands that want download and upload speeds to match.
- Families who want internet and a phone line from one provider, since mobile runs on the KPN network with 5G.
- People who would rather not set money aside for getting connected, because the setup fee is €0.
Who should look elsewhere
- Astound, if cable is what you are after, since Astound lists cable and fttp and Budget Thuis Internet lists fttp and fttc.
- EarthLink, if you want satellite or a 5G fallback, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite for its fixed line.
- Abissnet, if you prefer a single fibre approach, since Abissnet lists fttp.
Country by country
| Country | Astound | Budget Thuis Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | No | Yes |
| 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.
Budget Thuis Internet
What is the cheapest plan and how much is it?+
The entry plan, the smallest mobile data package, starts at €3.75 a month, and both it and the Unlimited plan at €10 a month carry an introductory rate for the opening stretch of the contract. Billing runs on a contract basis, so the starting figure and the later figure are worth weighing separately.
What does it cost to get connected?+
Joining broadband costs €0, so there is no installation bill waiting when the connection goes live. That figure covers the fibre side of a household bundle. It means the first thing to write into your budget is the monthly plan rather than a one-off cost.
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