Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs Eni Plenitude
Where Astound and Eni Plenitude differ
| Compare |  Astound |  Eni Plenitude |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 2,500 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 1,000 |
| Price from | $19.95 | €19.90 |
| 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 | Fibra existing energy customers: 19.90 EUR/month, 2500 Mbps, no term; Fibra plus Energy new customers: 19.90 EUR/month, 2500 Mbps, no term; Fibra only new customers: 25.90 EUR/month, 2500 Mbps, no term |
| Setup fee | $0 | €39 |
| Exit fee terms | No cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime | No penalties; 25.90 EUR deactivation fee within 24 months, 16.90 EUR with energy discount |
| Router | Whole Home WiFi powered by eero included with Gig plans; eero Max 7 with 5 Gig | Modem Wi-Fi 7 included |
| Address checker | https://www.astound.com/check-for-service/ | https://eniplenitude.com/offerta/casa/fibra-internet |
| Markets | US | IT, FR, ES, PT, GR, SI |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €25.90 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Price for Life rate locked while service kept; other promos valid 12 mos then regular rates | 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 8.8.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Astound: 5,000 vs 2,500.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at Astound: 5,000 vs 1,000.
- Eni Plenitude is available in 5 more countries.
- Technology: only Astound offers Cable.
- Technology: only Eni Plenitude offers Fttc.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only Eni Plenitude offers IT, FR, ES.
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.
Eni Plenitude
Eni Plenitude suits Italian households that want electricity and gas on a single fixed deal with an energy exit fee of €0. The tariff is listed at 100% renewable on a certificate basis, and the fibre broadband sold alongside gives a second reason to stay with one supplier.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | Eni Plenitude |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 8.8Unit rate of €0.17 sits near the €0.17 market median, while the €144 standing charge sits well above it. |
| Offer | 9.3No cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 9.3Fixed and variable energy tariffs covering electricity and gas, plus fibre broadband entry €19.90 with 2,500 Mbps download. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.0Founded in 2022 as Eni Plenitude SpA Societa Benefit in IT, with support on phone, chat and help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Astound | Eni Plenitude |
|---|---|---|
| Full fibre providers | 2 of 107 | 7 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 2 of 46 | 5 of 46 |
A third option
Odido Thuis has upload speed (mbps) at 8,000, against 5,000 for Astound and 1,000 for Eni Plenitude.
Odido Thuis reviewWhere these facts come from
Astound
- astound.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Eni Plenitude
- eniplenitude.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- corporate.eniplenitude.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | Eni Plenitude |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fttp | Fttp, Fttc |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | Eni Plenitude SpA Societa Benefit |
| Headquarters | United States | Italy |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2022 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Mobile plans
| Fact | Astound | Eni Plenitude |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Not confirmed |
| SIM-only | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Billing | Rolling | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| eSIM | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| EU roaming | Paid | Not confirmed |
| Data rollover | No | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Credit check required | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | Eni Plenitude | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 2,500above the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 1,000above the median | 900 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €25.90lowest quarter | €36.50 |
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.
Eni Plenitude
Pros
- The €0 exit fee ranks 1 of 29 brands, the clearest advantage in the set here.
- Renewable share of 100% on a certificate basis, so the green claim names how it is certified.
- Electricity and gas on the same account, electricity and gas, with fixed terms of 24 months if you want rate certainty.
Cons
- The €144 standing charge is the weak point, ranking 16 of 16 and sitting above the €14.98 market median.
- The fibre line carries a €39 setup fee, where the median setup fee across the plans listed here is €0.
- Broadband-only new customers pay €25.90 rather than the €19.90 rate offered with an energy contract.
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.
Eni Plenitude
Who it suits
- Italian households that want electricity and gas on a single fixed deal with a €0 exit fee.
- Existing energy customers adding fibre, who get the €19.90 entry rate rather than €25.90.
- People who want a support mix of phone, chat and help centre with a phone line in it.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after hourly or dynamic pricing rather than a fixed rate: Powerpeers lists dynamic, fixed and variable.
- Shoppers set on prepay or a separate green choice: Electricity Ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use.
- Households looking for time-of-use or electric vehicle tariffs: Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev.
Country by country
| Country | Astound | Eni Plenitude |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| Greece | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
| Portugal | No | Yes |
| Slovenia | No | Yes |
| Spain | 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.
Eni Plenitude
Is there an exit fee on the energy contract?+
No penalty charge applies to the energy tariff, where the exit fee is €0. Broadband is treated separately: the fibre line carries a deactivation charge if you cancel within the initial period, and that charge is reduced when you hold an energy contract with the same supplier. Leaving the energy side is simple; leaving the fibre side is not free.
What do I actually pay on the energy side?+
The unit rate is €0.17 and the standing charge is €144, and the standing charge applies whatever the household uses. Low-usage homes feel that fixed part harder, so the same tariff can look different from home to home. Both fuels, electricity and gas, sit on the same contract.
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