Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Astound vs Smart Axiata
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Astound |  Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Reseller | Network |
| Price from | $19.95 | $1.50Lower |
| 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 | Smart Laor! Data 1.5: $1.50/month, 15GB, no contract; Smart Laor! Data 6: $6.00/month, 60GB, no contract; Smart 5G Data 6: $6.00/month, 90GB, no contract |
| Data rollover | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | KH |
| Unlimited plan price | $30 | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 143 |
| 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), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Paid).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Smart Axiata: $1.50 vs $19.95.
- Data rollover: only Smart Axiata.
- Support channels: only Astound offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Smart Axiata offers Email.
- Billing: only Astound offers Rolling.
- Billing: only Smart Axiata offers Prepaid.
- Markets: only Astound offers US.
- Markets: only Smart Axiata offers KH.
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.
Smart Axiata
Smart Axiata suits anyone in Cambodia who wants a prepaid data plan with rollover and an eSIM, without a long contract. Entry pricing starts at $1.50, and the reference Smart Laor! Data plans add larger allowances at modest steps up.
Score breakdown
| Area | Astound | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of $19.95 a month and a setup fee of $0 put cost near the top of the range. | 9.8HigherEntry pricing starts at $1.50, below the site median of €23.19. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherNo cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, and Whole Home WiFi arrives included with Gig plans. | 9.15G, eSIM, data rollover and 143 countries roaming destinations on the reference plans. |
If neither fits
ESIMZON has price from at $1, against $19.95 for Astound and $1.50 for Smart Axiata.
ESIMZON reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Astound | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 1 of 416 | 54 of 416 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 15 of 389 | 69 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Astound | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Radiate HoldCo, LLC d/b/a Astound Broadband | Smart Axiata Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | United States | Cambodia |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Astound | Smart Axiata | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.95above the median | $1.50below the median | $5 |
| Unlimited plan price | $30above the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 143above the median | 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.
Smart Axiata
Pros
- Entry pricing of $1.50 on prepaid billing, with no contract on any of the reference plans
- Data rollover is included, so unused allowance carries into the next period rather than expiring on the day
- 5G, an eSIM and sim only service are all offered, so a new line can run on a handset you already own
Cons
- EU roaming is paid rather than included, so European trips need a separate allowance
- Billing runs on prepaid only, so there is no contract option to spread the cost across a term
- Smart Axiata operates in Cambodia only, so it does not serve readers outside Cambodia
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.
Smart Axiata
Who it suits
- Prepaid customers in Cambodia who want data rollover rather than a monthly reset
- Travellers who want an eSIM profile with roaming across 143 countries
- Households wanting 5G data on prepaid billing with no minimum term to serve
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs contract billing, since Smart Axiata lists prepaid only
- Europe-based readers, since EU roaming is paid and the market is KH
- Anyone who wants unlimited data as standard, since the reference plan prices are capped allowances
Current offers
Smart Axiata
Current offer
Discount code
50% off special number with new eSIM: 50%
New eSIM purchase; Iron, Copper and Bronze special numbers
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Astound | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 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.
Smart Axiata
How much does a Smart Axiata plan cost to start?+
Entry pricing starts at $1.50 on prepaid billing, and the reference plans are the Smart Laor! Data entry tier, the larger Smart Laor! Data tier and the Smart 5G Data plan. Each reference plan carries no contract, so there is no minimum term to serve before you can leave.
What does each reference plan include?+
The reference plans step up in allowance as the price rises, with the Smart Laor! Data entry plan at the bottom and the Smart 5G Data plan carrying the largest listed allowance. All of them are sold on prepaid billing, and data rollover applies across the range.
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