Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs PremiumSIM
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 5.8 to 40 |
| Price from | $19.95 | €6.99 |
| 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 | Allnet Flat 50+10 GB: 19.99 EUR per month, 60 GB, 24 months; No unlimited plan listed; Allnet Flat 2 GB: 6.99 EUR per month, 2 GB, 24 months |
| Setup fee | $0 | €49.99 |
| Router | Whole Home WiFi powered by eero included with Gig plans; eero Max 7 with 5 Gig | FRITZ!Box 7510, 7630 or 7690 from 4.99 EUR per month |
| Address checker | https://www.astound.com/check-for-service/ | https://www.premiumsim.de/glasfaser |
| Markets | US | DE |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Price for Life rate locked while service kept; other promos valid 12 mos then regular rates | Not confirmed |
| Exit fee terms | No cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime | Not confirmed |
| Social tariff | Yes | Not confirmed |
| FCC broadband label | https://www.astound.com/labels/ | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Astound scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Astound: 5,000 vs 1,000.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at Astound: 5,000 vs 5.8 to 40.
- Support channels: only PremiumSIM offers Email.
- Technology: only Astound offers Cable.
- Technology: only PremiumSIM offers Fttc.
- Contract length: only PremiumSIM offers 24.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only PremiumSIM offers DE.
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.
PremiumSIM
PremiumSIM suits people in Germany who want a low entry price on a sim only plan, a wide support choice and a fibre option from the same seller. Sim only tariffs start at €6.99, and the fixed line runs on fttc and fttp.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 9.0Entry price of €6.99 sits under the €9.30 site median, with a €49.99 fibre setup fee. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 9.0Sim only on 1 and 24 terms, with 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and EU roaming in 33 countries. |
If neither fits
Odido Thuis has upload speed (mbps) at 8,000, against 5,000 for Astound and 5.8 to 40 for PremiumSIM.
Odido Thuis reviewWhat we checked
Astound
- astound.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
PremiumSIM
- premiumsim.de: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Astound | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 22 of 416 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 33 of 389 |
| Broadband providers | 2 of 124 | 6 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 2 of 107 | 5 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 2 of 46 | 3 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fttp | Fttc, Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | Drillisch Online GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Mobile plans
| Fact | Astound | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Mvno |
| SIM-only | Yes | Yes |
| Billing | Rolling | Contract, RollingCovers more |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Yes |
| EU roaming | Paid | Included |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 33 |
| Data rollover | No | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Credit check required | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | PremiumSIM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 1,000at the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 5.8 to 40lowest quarter | 900 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99highest quarter | €36.50 |
Median across 116 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.
PremiumSIM
Pros
- Sim only plans start at €6.99, below the €9.30 median across listed brands
- Terms run 1 and 24, so a rolling option sits next to a longer commitment
- 5G, eSIM and wifi calling are all available, which is what most listed mobile plans carry
Cons
- The fibre line carries a setup fee of €49.99 and post contract pricing of €44.99
- As an mvno, the provider sets its own tariffs on another carrier's network and stays inside DE
- Uploads of 5.8 to 40 Mbps sit below downloads of 1,000 Mbps, which matters for sending large files
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.
PremiumSIM
Who it suits
- People in Germany who want a sim only plan on 1 and 24 terms
- Households that want mobile and a fibre line from one seller, with €49.99 to budget for at the start
- Travellers who need EU roaming included in 33 countries
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after unlimited data, since no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices
- Buyers who want the host network itself, where yesss! sells as a network
- People who need service beyond DE, with Lonestar Cell MTN listed as a network
Country by country
| Country | Astound | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
PremiumSIM
What does the cheapest PremiumSIM mobile plan cost?+
The starting price across the range is €6.99, set on a small allnet plan. A second reference plan adds a much larger data allowance at a higher monthly cost, and no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices. Heavy data users would pay for the larger tier from the first bill.
How long is the contract?+
Plan contract months run 1 and 24, so a short rolling arrangement sits alongside a longer commitment. Billing is offered as contract or rolling, which lets you match the term to how long you expect to keep the line. Households that expect to move soon should read the longer term carefully.
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