Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs Movistar Ecuador
Where Astound and Movistar Ecuador differ
| Compare |  Astound |  Movistar Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Network |
| Price from | $19.95 | $1.05Lower |
| 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 | Cheapest overall - Combo 1GB: $1.05, 1GB/1 day, no contract | Cheapest 30GB+ postpaid - Plan Movil Max: $23.99/mo, 30GB, contract not stated | Cheapest small postpaid - Plan Movil Plus: $13.99/mo, 20GB, contract not stated; no unlimited plan listed |
| 5G | YesHas it | No |
| Data rollover | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | EC |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | 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), EU roaming (Paid).
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Price from is lower at Movistar Ecuador: $1.05 vs $19.95.
- 5G: only Astound.
- Data rollover: only Movistar Ecuador.
- Billing: only Astound offers Rolling.
- Billing: only Movistar Ecuador offers Contract, Prepaid.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only Movistar Ecuador offers EC.
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.
Movistar Ecuador
Movistar Ecuador pairs the lowest entry price in this comparison, $1.05, with an own network in Ecuador and both prepaid and contract billing. It suits people who want a cheap day pass or a monthly plan without a long tie-in, and less those who need 5G or unlimited data.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | Movistar Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 9.9HigherEntry at $1.05 is the lowest here, well under $0.20, and billing is contract and prepaid. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 8.9Sim only and eSIM both available, data rollover on, but 5G is not offered and roaming is paid. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Astound | Movistar Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Astound: 1. Additional countries for Movistar Ecuador: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Astound | Movistar Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 63 of 416 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 77 of 389 |
Pick Astound if, pick Movistar Ecuador if
Pick Astound if offer and 5g matter most.
Pick Movistar Ecuador if cost, price from, and data rollover matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | Movistar Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | OTECEL S.A. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | Movistar Ecuador | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.95above the median | $1.05lowest quarter | $5 |
| Unlimited plan price | $30above the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
Median across 50 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.
Movistar Ecuador
Pros
- Lowest starting price of the brands listed here at $1.05, against $0.20 for Lonestar Cell MTN
- An own network rather than a reseller, so support and coverage sit with one company
- Billing runs both ways, contract and prepaid covers prepaid and contract, so you can pick short or longer terms
Cons
- 5G is not offered, and roaming is paid, so the plan set is built for local use
- It runs in EC only, so it is no use as a second network outside Ecuador
- Email and a community forum are not among chat, phone and help centre, so a written answer comes from the help centre, chat or the phone line
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.
Movistar Ecuador
Who it suits
- People in Ecuador wanting a single day of data, no long tie-in
- Households wanting prepaid and contract from one operator
- Anyone pairing an eSIM with a physical SIM as a second line
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs 5G, since 5G is not offered
- People who want roaming included in the plan price
- Readers shopping outside Ecuador, as it runs in EC only
Current offers
Movistar Ecuador
Current offer
First period offer
First month free when switching to Tigo Prepaid: 1 month free
Switch/port to Tigo Prepaid; free prepaid combo for one month
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Astound | Movistar Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 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.
Movistar Ecuador
What does a plan cost from?+
Plans start at $1.05 for a small data allowance sold without a contract, which is a day-level top-up rather than a monthly bill. Monthly plans cost more in exchange for a larger allowance, so the price you pay depends on how much data you use and how often.
Can I pay monthly or only pay as I go?+
Both. Billing is contract and prepaid, so there are prepaid options and contract options on the same account structure. A prepaid top-up suits irregular use, while a monthly plan suits a steady data habit.
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