Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs MasMovil
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Network |
| Price from | $19.95 | €4.90 |
| 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 | MAS 15GB: 4.90 EUR/month, 15GB, no permanencia | MAS 50GB: 7.90 EUR/month, 50GB, no permanencia | MAS 300GB: 19.90 EUR/month, 300GB, no permanencia |
| Wi-Fi calling | YesHas it | No |
| EU roaming | Paid | Fair use |
| Markets | US | ES |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | 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), Data rollover (No), Hotspot sharing (Yes).
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.1.
- Wi-Fi calling: only Astound.
- Billing: only Astound offers Rolling.
- Billing: only MasMovil offers Contract, Prepaid.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only MasMovil offers 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.
MasMovil
MasMovil is a Spanish network selling its own SIM only lines with no minimum term, which suits readers who want a short commitment and a low entry price of €4.90. The trade-off is a narrow feature list: data does not roll over and calls over wifi are out.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| 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 price of €4.90 sits under the site median of €9.30, and plan terms run 1 month. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 8.8Sim only, eSIM and 5G are all included, hotspot sharing is on, and roaming in the EU runs on fair use terms. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Astound | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 12 of 416 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 24 of 389 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Astound | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Astound: 1. Additional countries for MasMovil: 1.
What we checked
Astound
- astound.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
MasMovil
- masmovil.es: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | MasMovil | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | $30above the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
Median across 32 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.
MasMovil
Pros
- Entry price of €4.90 sits below the site median of €9.30, and it ranks 87 of 258 brands on that measure.
- Plan terms run 1 month, so there is nothing to serve out before you leave.
- Sim only tariffs are available, and eSIM is offered, so you can bring a light line without a handset.
Cons
- Data rollover is not available, so unused data is lost at the end of each cycle.
- Lonestar Cell MTN lists an entry price of $0.20, lower than €4.90, so the cheapest way in sits with that brand instead.
- Roaming in the EU runs on fair use terms rather than being included outright.
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.
MasMovil
Who it suits
- Readers in the market listed as ES who want a single-market setup.
- People who want a SIM only line and a term of 1 month with no long commitment.
- Anyone who needs hotspot sharing and 5G on a budget line.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who relies on rolling monthly billing, since yesss lists contract, rolling and prepaid options.
- Readers who call often from indoors on weak signal, since wifi calling is not supported.
- People who want unused data to move into the next cycle, since data rollover is not available.
Country by country
| Country | Astound | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
MasMovil
How much does a MasMovil line cost to start?+
Lines start at €4.90, which is below the site median entry price of €9.30. Across the site, €6.99 is the typical starting figure for this kind of deal, and €6.99 is the typical figure among mobile networks.
Do I have to sign a long contract?+
Plan terms run 1 month, so there is no long minimum to serve. That is a good match for anyone who expects their data use or income to change and wants to leave without a large exit bill.
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