Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs Kyivstar
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Network |
| Price from | $19.95 | UAH 220 |
| 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 | VSE RAZOM Comfort: 220 UAH/mo, 10GB, contract; VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract: 370 UAH/mo, 40GB, contract; SuperGig Light eSIM: 400 UAH/mo, unlimited, prepaid |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | UAH 400 |
| 5G | YesHas it | No |
| EU roaming | Paid | Fair use |
| Markets | US | UA |
| Data rollover | No | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | 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), eSIM (Yes), Wi-Fi calling (Yes).
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.1.
- 5G: only Astound.
- Billing: only Astound offers Rolling.
- Billing: only Kyivstar offers Contract, Prepaid.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only Kyivstar offers UA.
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.
Kyivstar
Kyivstar suits anyone in Ukraine who wants a network's own SIM only deal with a short contract and the option of an unlimited eSIM plan. Entry pricing starts at UAH 220, and the trust side rests on a long operating history plus support you can reach several ways.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.8Entry at UAH 220, an unlimited prepaid option at UAH 400 and short contracts of 1 month, though roaming runs on fair use terms. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.8Sold by the network itself (network), backed by ПрАТ «Київстар» and 1994, with help on chat, phone and help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Astound | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Astound: 1. Additional countries for Kyivstar: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Astound | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 11 of 416 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 23 of 389 |
What we checked
Astound
- astound.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Kyivstar
- shop.kyivstar.ua: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- kyivstar.ua: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | ПрАТ «Київстар» |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1994 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
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.
Kyivstar
Pros
- Kyivstar sells as a network (network), so the SIM only deal comes straight from the operator rather than a reseller.
- Contract length is 1 month, a short commitment next to a long fixed contract.
- An unlimited option exists in SuperGig Light eSIM, prepaid at UAH 400 for anyone tired of counting data.
Cons
- European roaming runs on fair use terms, so frequent travel is not covered outright.
- Plans run in UA only, so readers based in another market would be looking at the wrong operator.
- Billing is limited to contract and prepaid, with no rolling monthly option for people who like to cancel freely.
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.
Kyivstar
Who it suits
- People living in UA who want the network's own SIM only line with eSIM support.
- Buyers happy to cap their data and pay less, since entry pricing starts at UAH 220 on a contract plan.
- Customers who like several routes to help, offered through chat, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- yesss!, if you want a rolling billing option, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid while Kyivstar bills on contract and prepaid terms.
- Lonestar Cell MTN, if the entry figure decides it, since its entry price is $0.20 against Kyivstar's UAH 220.
- GETESA, if you want a second prepaid and contract pair to weigh, since GETESA lists prepaid and contract while Kyivstar serves UA only.
Country by country
| Country | Astound | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 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.
Kyivstar
What does the entry plan cost?+
The entry plan is VSE RAZOM Comfort at UAH 220, sold on a contract basis. The range also lists VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract as a larger contract plan. Because Kyivstar is a network seller rather than a reseller, these are the operator's own tariffs, so the figure quoted is the network's own.
Is there a plan with unlimited data?+
Yes. SuperGig Light eSIM is a prepaid plan priced at UAH 400 with unlimited data, and it is the only unlimited option listed. The other two plans, VSE RAZOM Comfort and VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract, come with a data allowance instead, which is where the lower UAH 220 entry point sits.
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