Astound vs. T‑Mobile Home Internet
Astound’s top internet speed is up to 8x^^ faster than T‑Mobile Home Internet See how we compare
Get better performance when connecting multiple devices with Astound versus T‑Mobile Home Internet
Astound enables multiple users on many devices to watch, play or stream at the same time—all with an ultra-reliable and speedy connection at a great price. T-Mobile provides 5G home internet, also referred to as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), which is more expensive and can slow down and even decline in quality when cell towers have a lot of users connected.
Key factors to be aware of when evaluating internet solutions for your home:
| Factor |
 ISP solution: |
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G home internet: |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed | Gig+ | 245 Mbps*** |
| Median upload speed Median upload speed delivered by network across all customers |
20-50 Mbps. Gig+ speeds available in certain areas. |
15-31 Mbps*** |
| Delivering the best performance during prime internet hours | Astound’s deep fiber-powered‡ internet delivers fast speeds throughout the day | During congestion, T-Mobile Home Internet customers may notice speeds lower than other customers due to data prioritization.*** |
| Video and streaming quality | One of the best cable broadband networks nationwide for video streaming^ | Video streaming resolution depends on available speeds. For best performance, leave video streaming applications at their default resolution setting. Not compatible with some live TV streaming services.*** |
| Getting installed How painful will this be for me? |
Full service installation by a certified professional, with convenient service appointments and an on-time guarantee. Self-install is available in certain areas. | Self-install only |
|
Factor
Top download speed |
ISP solution: |
T-Mobile Home Internet
245 Mbps*** 5G home internet: |
|
Factor
Median upload speed Median upload speed delivered by network across all customers |
ISP solution: 20-50 Mbps. Gig+ speeds available in certain areas. |
T-Mobile Home Internet
5G home internet: 15-31 Mbps*** |
|
Factor
Delivering the best performance during prime internet hours |
ISP solution: |
T-Mobile Home Internet
During congestion, T-Mobile
Home Internet customers may notice speeds lower than other customers due to data prioritization.*** 5G home internet: |
|
Factor
Video and streaming quality |
ISP solution: |
T-Mobile Home Internet
Video streaming resolution depends on available speeds. For best performance, leave video streaming applications at their default resolution setting. Not compatible with some live TV streaming services.*** 5G home internet: |
|
Factor
Getting installedHow painful will this be for me? |
ISP solution: |
T-Mobile Home Internet
5G home internet: Self-install only |
^ Source: Claims from Opensignal analysis and Astound analysis of Opensignal data – USA: Fixed Broadband Experience Report May 2023, based on independent analysis of measurements recorded during the period October 1, 2022 – March 29, 2023 © 2023 Opensignal Limited.
***Source: T-Mobile FAQs and Home Internet Plan Full Terms on 1/29/2024.
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Ranked among the best for overall satisfaction
Astound Broadband beat T-Mobile Home Internet in 5 categories in the 2023 PC Mag Readers’ Choice Awards.**
| Category | Astound Broadband | T-Mobile Home Internet | *Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Satisfaction | 7.8 | 7.8 (tied) | 7.4 |
| Reliability of Connection | 7.9 ⮝ | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Speed of connection | 8.1 ⮝ | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Tech support | 7.8 ⮝ | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Customer service | 7.9 ⮝ | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Repairs | 7.6 ⮝ | 7.3 | 7.1 |
|
Category
Overall Satisfaction |
Astound Broadband
7.8 |
T-Mobile Home Internet
7.8 (tied) |
*Average
7.4 |
|
Category
Reliability of Connection |
Astound Broadband
7.9 ⮝ |
T-Mobile Home Internet
7.6 |
*Average
7.7 |
|
Category
Speed of connection |
Astound Broadband
8.1 ⮝ |
T-Mobile Home Internet
7.7 |
*Average
7.7 |
|
Category
Tech support |
Astound Broadband
7.8 ⮝ |
T-Mobile Home Internet
7.4 |
*Average
7.2 |
|
Category
Customer service |
Astound Broadband
7.9 ⮝ |
T-Mobile Home Internet
7.7 |
*Average
7.9 |
|
Category
Repairs |
Astound Broadband
7.6 ⮝ |
T-Mobile Home Internet
7.3 |
*Average
7.1 |
* Average is based on all respondents to 2023 PCmag Readers’ choice award.
** A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license. Reprinted with permission. Where available.
© 2023 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Choose Astound for faster and more consistent internet than T-Mobile FWA
With Astound you get less lag while gaming, stutter-free streaming and flawless video calls when compared to 5G home internet nationally. Throughout the day, 5G home internet and mobile phone users compete for cell tower capacity, making it prone to inconsistency.
Broadband Delivers Consistent Quality
Table recreated by Astound, based on Opensignal Data collection period:
1 October 2022 – 29 March 2023 © Opensignal Ltd.
Opensignal is the leading global provider of independent insights and data integrating network experience and market performance across converged, wireless and broadband operators.
Note: The percentage overlap is where providers’ service areas directly overlap across four key measures of broadband network experience.
Source: Claims from Opensignal analysis and Astound analysis of Opensignal data, including — USA: fixed Broadband Experience Report May 2023, based on independent analysis of measurements recorded during the period October 1, 2022 — March 29, 2023, © Opensignal Limited.
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Astound vs. T-Mobile Home Internet plans & pricing
With Astound’s deep fiber-powered‡ home internet, get a reliable connection that’s affordable with the ability to choose the speed tier that works for you. With 5G home internet, you’ll pay more for a speed than can vary depending on network congestion and time of day. Learn more about the differences between Astound and T-Mobile Home Internet to make the decision that’s right for you:
| Feature | ISP solution: |
5G home internet: |
|---|---|---|
| Speeds | 300 Mbps download speeds starting at $20/mo. |
72-245 Mbps download speeds starting at $55/mo.*** |
| Savings when bundling mobile phone | See how much you can save. |
$10 per month savings.*** |
| eero Whole Home WiFi | Includes the option for eero Whole Home WiFi covering all areas of your home. |
Optional WiFi extender available.*** |
| Equipment | Supplied by Astound or you can bring your own modem. |
Required to use their T‑Mobile 5G Wi-Fi Gateway.*** |
|
Feature
Speeds |
ISP solution: 300 Mbps download speeds starting at $20/mo. |
5G home internet: 72-245 Mbps download speeds starting at $55/mo.*** |
|
Feature
Savings when bundling mobile phone |
ISP solution: See how much you can save. |
5G home internet: $10 per month savings.*** |
|
Feature
eero Whole Home WiFi |
ISP solution: Includes the option for eero Whole Home WiFi covering all areas of your home. |
5G home internet: Optional WiFi extender available.*** |
|
Feature
Equipment |
ISP solution: Supplied by Astound or you can bring your own modem. |
5G home internet: Required to use their T‑Mobile 5G Wi-Fi Gateway.*** |
*** Source: T-Mobile Home Internet site on 1/29/2024.
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*Internet speeds may vary & are not guaranteed. Certain equipment may be required to reach advertised speeds. DOCSIS 3.1 modem with 2.5GE physical LAN port is required for 1 Gigabit speeds and higher. See astound.com/yourspeed for why speeds may vary. To view Astound’s FCC Network Management Disclosure see astound.com/policies-disclaimers. Modem required for Internet service. No contract required. Subject to availability. We substantiate that the cable modem equipment provided, and the configuration of such cable modem, meets the broadband speeds advertised when attached to a wired connection based on SamKnows testing procedures.
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Speed depends on many factors, including location. Typical download speeds for 5G home internet range between 72 – 245 Mbps and 50 – 300 Mbps, as published on 5G home internet providers’ websites.
‡Astound Internet is powered by fiber and connected to the premises via coaxial connection.
^^Astound’s highest speed of 2000 Mbps divided by T-Mobile’s highest speed of 300 Mbps per the T-Mobile Home Internet Plans Full Terms on 1/29/2024.