Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs Movistar Mexico
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Network |
| Price from | $19.95 | MX$10 |
| 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 | Plan Pro 30: $185/mes, 30GB (60GB x6 meses), monthly; Plan Pro Ilimitado: $300/mes, unlimited GB, monthly; Plan Pro 20: $155/mes, 20GB (40GB x3 meses), monthly |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | MX$300 |
| Data rollover | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | MX |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 200 |
| 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 |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Paid), Hotspot sharing (Yes), Multi-line discount (Yes).
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Data rollover: only Movistar Mexico.
- Billing: only Astound offers Rolling.
- Billing: only Movistar Mexico offers Contract, Prepaid.
- Contract length: only Movistar Mexico offers 12.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only Movistar Mexico offers MX.
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 Mexico
Movistar Mexico is the network to shortlist for anyone in Mexico who wants prepaid top-ups and monthly contracts from the same operator, with unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan at MXN 300. Data rollover, eSIM and 5G come as standard, and the two billing types sit alongside each other.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 9.7HigherTop-ups start at MXN 10, unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan runs at MXN 300, and prepaid and contract billing are both offered. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 9.2eSIM, 5G, data rollover, hotspot sharing and a multi line discount come as standard, with roaming across 200 countries at paid. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Astound | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Astound: 1. Additional countries for Movistar Mexico: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Astound | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 64 of 416 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 78 of 389 |
Sources behind this comparison
Astound
- astound.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Movistar Mexico
- movistar.com.mx: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12Covers more |
| 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 | Movistar Mexico | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 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.
Movistar Mexico
Pros
- Entry is genuinely low: prepaid top-ups start at MXN 10, and prepaid and contract billing are offered together (contract and prepaid).
- Unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan costs MXN 300, while capped tiers are listed at lower monthly prices for lighter users.
- Unused data rolls over, so a capped month that ends early keeps its balance for the next one instead of losing it.
Cons
- Roaming is paid, so any of the 200 countries covered adds cost on top of the monthly plan price.
- The range is sold in Mexico, so it carries no weight for anyone living or long staying elsewhere.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre only, so email is not among the listed ways to reach the operator.
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 Mexico
Who it suits
- Mexican households that want prepaid top-ups and monthly contracts from the same network (contract and prepaid).
- People who want unlimited data plus eSIM and 5G without handing over a new handset.
- Travellers heading to MX who are content to pay for roaming across 200 countries.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a rolling monthly bill, since yesss! bills on a rolling basis alongside contract and prepaid (contract, rolling and prepaid).
- Shoppers outside MX, who would do better reading a quote from GETESA, which offers prepaid and contract billing (prepaid and contract).
- Buyers after the smallest possible entry payment, who should put Lonestar Cell MTN, listed from $0.20, next to it on the table.
Country by country
| Country | Astound | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 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 Mexico
What does it cost to get started?+
A prepaid top-up from MXN 10 is the entry point, and it carries no handset commitment. That suits a short stay in Mexico, a second line or a light month of browsing. The range lists prepaid and contract billing together (contract and prepaid), so contract customers pay a monthly fee instead of topping up.
How much is unlimited data?+
Unlimited data sits on the Pro Ilimitado plan at MXN 300 a month. It is the plan for anyone who streams, works from a phone or shares a connection without watching a data counter, and it removes the need to choose a capped tier. Capped plans are listed beside it at lower monthly prices.
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