Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs eSIMony
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  eSIMony |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Mvno |
| Price from | $19.95 | €3.90 |
| 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 | eSIM Europe 2 GB / 15 days: EUR 6.90, 2 GB, prepaid one-time no contract | eSIM Europe 10 GB / 30 days: EUR 16.90, 10 GB, prepaid one-time no contract | eSIM Europe 50 GB / 30 days: EUR 52.90, 50 GB, prepaid one-time no contract (largest data; no 12-month or unlimited price published) |
| EU roaming | Paid | Included |
| Markets | US | AE, AT, AU, BE, BG, CA, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HU, IE, IL, IT, JP, LT, LU, LV, MT, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SE, SG, SI, SK, USCovers more |
| Host network | Not confirmed | local host networks incl. AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica, Digicel |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 300 |
| Data rollover | No | Not confirmed |
| Mid-contract price rises | Price for Life rate locked while service kept; other promos valid 12 mos then regular rates | Not confirmed |
| Credit check required | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes).
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Support channels: only Astound offers Chat.
- Support channels: only eSIMony offers Email.
- eSIMony is available in 38 more countries.
- Billing: only Astound offers Rolling.
- Billing: only eSIMony offers Prepaid.
- Markets: only eSIMony offers AE, AT, AU.
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.
eSIMony
eSIMony suits travellers and short-term data buyers who prefer a single prepaid eSIM to a monthly contract, with eSIM Europe entry at €3.90 against a listing median of €3.07. It scores 9 overall, and EU roaming across the eSIM Europe plans is included.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | eSIMony |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 8.7Entry sits at €3.90 against the listing median of €3.07, and prepaid billing makes the paid figure the whole cost. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 9.2Every eSIM Europe bundle pairs data with hotspot sharing, eSIM delivery and 5G, plus roaming across 300 countries. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Astound | eSIMony |
|---|---|---|
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 7 of 389 |
Which one suits you
Pick Astound if cost matter most.
Pick eSIMony if markets matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
Astound
- astound.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
eSIMony
- esimony.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | eSIMony |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | HD Solutions GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | eSIMony | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | $30above the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 300highest 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.
eSIMony
Pros
- The eSIM Europe bundles are prepaid and one-time with no contract, so the paid figure is the whole cost rather than an opening rate that later renews higher.
- Roaming spans 300 countries with EU roaming included, so one purchase can cover a trip crossing several European markets.
- Data allowances come with hotspot sharing, eSIM delivery and 5G, which is more than a bare data-only line and lets a laptop share the same bundle.
Cons
- Billing is prepaid one-time, so the paid figure is the whole cost and there is no rolling monthly price to budget against, while the largest eSIM Europe bundle costs noticeably more than the €3.90 entry point on a data-heavy trip.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with live chat not among the listed channels, so quick questions mid-trip rely on email, the help centre or a phone call.
- As an MVNO on local host networks that include AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica and Digicel, the carrying carrier can change between countries on the same trip.
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.
eSIMony
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing several European markets who want one prepaid eSIM with EU roaming included rather than a purchase per country.
- Readers who prefer an MVNO to a reseller, since reseller and reseller both sit on the pass-through layer eSIMony does not.
- Short stays where a fixed monthly bill makes no sense, given the eSIM Europe bundles are prepaid one-time with no contract.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants live chat during a trip, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
- Readers shopping for a reseller pass-through plan, since reseller and reseller are resellers and eSIMony is an MVNO.
- Travellers who need one named carrier in every country, since eSIMony names several local host network partners and local carrier networks is described in equally open terms.
Country by country
| Country | Astound | eSIMony |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
8 of 39 countries where either is available.
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.
eSIMony
What does an eSIMony plan cost to start?+
The eSIM Europe range starts at €3.90, a little above the listing median of €3.07 and inside the upper band of the field at €4.65. The bundles are sold as prepaid one-time with no contract, so the checkout figure is the full cost rather than a first-period figure.
Does the price change when I come back for another trip?+
There is no introductory rate here that later renews higher. Each eSIM Europe bundle is a prepaid one-time purchase with no contract, so the same figure applies every time a bundle is bought rather than a cheaper opening period followed by a larger renewal figure. Entry sits at €3.90.
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