Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs eSIMania
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.95 | $9Lower |
| 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 | Europe 1 GB 7 days: 9 USD, 1024 MB data, prepaid 7-day validity; Europe 3 GB 30 days: 27.75 USD, 3072 MB data, prepaid 30-day validity; Global 1 GB 7 days: 72 USD, 1000 MB data, prepaid 7-day validity |
| EU roaming | Paid | Included |
| Mid-contract price rises | Price for Life rate locked while service kept; other promos valid 12 mos then regular rates | No fixed mid-contract cap stated: the third party provider behind a data package may change the package price, capacity or duration at any time without notice |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 41 to 200 |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Credit check required | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | US | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Reseller), SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Data rollover (No).
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at eSIMania: $9 vs $19.95.
- Support channels: only Astound offers Phone.
- Support channels: only eSIMania offers Email.
- Billing: only Astound offers Rolling.
- Billing: only eSIMania offers Prepaid.
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.
eSIMania
eSIMania suits travellers and eSIM users who want prepaid Europe data, EU roaming included, and a contract that ends quickly. Entry price of $9 sits in the middle of the field, and the reference plan prices cover both Europe and Global packages.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 8.1Entry price of $9 ranks 14 of 15 brands; the cost part is 8.1. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 9.1eSIM and sim only plans with included EU roaming across 41 to 200 countries; the offer part is 9.1. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.0A named operator, IE Evgenii Aleksanov, based in GE, and support on email, chat and help centre; the trust part is 9. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Astound | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Georgia |
How they place
| Ranking | Astound | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 14 of 389 |
A third option
ESIMZON has price from at $1, against $19.95 for Astound and $9 for eSIMania.
ESIMZON reviewSources behind this comparison
Astound
- astound.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
eSIMania
- esimania.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | IE Evgenii Aleksanov |
| Headquarters | United States | Georgia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2023 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | eSIMania | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.95above the median | $9above the median | $5 |
| Unlimited plan price | $30above the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 41 to 200highest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 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.
eSIMania
Pros
- eSIM and sim only across the range, which suits anyone travelling light with an eSIM handset.
- Billing is prepaid and the contract length is 1 month, so a package can end when a trip does.
- EU roaming is included on the Europe packages, and coverage spans 41 to 200 countries.
Cons
- Data rollover is a no, so an allowance left at the end of a package does not move into the next one.
- The price rise rule leaves pricing with the third party provider behind a data package, who may change the price, capacity or duration at any time, so a sized package carries risk across its life.
- Entry price of $9 sits above $1 at ESIMZON and $1.75 at KnowRoaming, so the floor on this market is elsewhere.
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.
eSIMania
Who it suits
- Travellers landing in Europe who want data that keeps working across the region, with EU roaming included.
- People on an eSIM handset who want a prepaid package lasting 1 month rather than a long commitment.
- Shoppers who read the reference plan prices first, since the range is quoted per package for Europe and Global use.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing the lowest entry price: eSIMania's entry price of $9 sits above $1 at ESIMZON and $1.75 at KnowRoaming.
- Buyers who want a plan sold by a network-linked provider: co:sim is a mvno while eSIMania is a reseller.
Country by country
| Country | Astound | eSIMania |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
eSIMania
How much does eSIMania cost to start?+
Entry price of $9. The reference plan prices are quoted per package rather than per month, covering a short Europe package, a longer Europe package and a Global package, so the figure that matters depends on how long you need data and where you land. Billing is prepaid across the range.
Can the price of a package change after I buy it?+
There is no fixed mid-contract cap stated. Under the price rise rule, the third party provider behind a data package may change the price, capacity or duration of that package at any time without notice. The term is short, which limits the exposure: billing is prepaid and the contract runs 1 month.
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