Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team

Astound vs nju Mobile

Astound scores 9.5 and nju Mobile 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Astound

9.5/10

Facts checked September 30, 2026.

nju Mobile

9.2/10

Facts checked September 30, 2026.

Where Astound and nju Mobile differ

Astound vs nju Mobile
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AstoundAstound
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nju Mobilenju Mobile
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Seller typeResellerMvno
Price from$19.95PLN 15
Reference plan prices150 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 contractAbonament 31 zl: 31 PLN/month, 60 GB to 180 GB, indefinite; Abonament 39 zl: 39 PLN/month, 80 GB to 240 GB, indefinite; Abonament 49 zl: 49 PLN/month, 100 GB to 300 GB, indefinite
EU roamingPaidFair use
MarketsUSPL
Host networkNot confirmedOrange
Unlimited plan price$30Not confirmed
Hotspot sharingYesNot confirmed
Mid-contract price risesPrice for Life rate locked while service kept; other promos valid 12 mos then regular ratesNot confirmed
Credit check requiredYesNot confirmed

Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Wi-Fi calling (Yes), Data rollover (No), Multi-line discount (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
  • Support channels: only nju Mobile offers Email.
  • Billing: only nju Mobile offers Contract, Prepaid.
  • Markets: only Astound offers US.
  • Markets: only nju Mobile offers PL.

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.

Read the full Astound review

nju Mobile

nju Mobile is a Polish mobile virtual network operator that runs on Orange's network, and it suits people in Poland who want a simple sim only line with monthly data at a modest entry price. Entry price is PLN 15, it scores 9.2 out of ten, and it is listed in Poland only.

Read the full nju Mobile review

Score breakdown

Astound vs nju Mobile
AreaAstoundnju Mobile
Cost9.6HigherEntry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range.9.5Entry price of PLN 15 on the card offer, and the Abonament tiers run on 1-month terms, so nothing commits a subscriber long.
Offer9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans.9.0Sim only, esim, 5G, wifi calling and a multi line discount all sit on the same Orange network in PL.

Positions in our rankings

Astound vs nju Mobile
RankingAstoundnju Mobile
SIM-only deals1 of 4167 of 416
Phone plans with eSIM15 of 38921 of 389

What we checked

Astound

  • astound.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026

nju Mobile

  • njumobile.pl: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Every fact side by side

Astound vs nju Mobile
FactAstoundnju Mobile
BillingRollingContract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more
Contract length11
Legal entityRadiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound BroadbandOrange Polska S.A.
HeadquartersUnited StatesPoland
Support channelsPhone, Chat, Help centrePhone, Chat, Email, Help centreCovers more

Where each stands against the rest

Astound vs nju Mobile
FactAstoundnju MobileMedian
Unlimited plan price$30above the medianNot 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.

nju Mobile

Pros

  • Entry price of PLN 15 on the prepaid card offer is the number to anchor on, and the same brand also sells Abonament subscription plans for anyone who prefers a monthly line.
  • nju Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator on Orange, so the plan range is its own while the coverage comes from the host, where getesa, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are all listed as network sellers, network.
  • Esim, 5G, wifi calling and a multi line discount are all part of the standard offering, so a household with several phones has the discount on the extra lines.

Cons

  • Data rollover is not offered, so data left unused during the month lapses rather than carrying into the next one.
  • The plans run in PL only, and EU roaming sits on fair use, which makes this a domestic product with fair use abroad.
  • On entry price the brand ranks 69 of 258, so cheaper entry prices do exist elsewhere in this comparison.

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.

nju Mobile

Who it suits

  • People in Poland who want the Orange network and a sim only line without a long contract.
  • Households taking more than one line, since a multi line discount applies.
  • Readers who want a short plan list to understand rather than a broad tariff book.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers who prefer to buy from a network seller: getesa, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are all listed as network sellers, network, while nju Mobile is a virtual network operator.
  • People who rely on unused data carrying into the next month, because data rollover is not offered on these plans.
  • Travellers who want roaming included without limits, since EU roaming runs on fair use and these plans only run in Poland.

Country by country

Astound vs nju Mobile
CountryAstoundnju Mobile
PolandNoYes
United StatesYesNo

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.

nju Mobile

How much does nju Mobile cost to start with?+

The prepaid card offer starts at PLN 15. The brand also lists Abonament subscription plans with their own monthly rates, each pairing a price with a data allowance that grows from one tier to the next, and those plans are marked as indefinite rather than fixed term. The listed plan term is 1 month, so subscriptions roll over rather than locking you in.

Which network does nju Mobile run on?+

It runs on Orange and is a mobile virtual network operator, mvno, so the coverage and speeds come from the host while the plans, pricing and support are the brand's own. It is a single market offer: these plans run in PL only.

Astound

Astound

Higher score in this comparison

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