Astound Speed Test

Test Your Astound Broadband Internet Speed

Go beyond basic speed numbers. Measure your real Astound download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat to see how your connection truly performs.

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About Astound Broadband

Technology

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (select markets)

Coverage

Select markets in 6 states (formerly Grande, Wave, RCN)

Typical Download

300-1200 Mbps

Typical Upload

20-50 Mbps

Astound Speed Tiers & Plans

PlanDownloadUploadPrice
Internet 300300 Mbps20 Mbps$25/mo
Internet 600600 Mbps25 Mbps$45/mo
Internet 940940 Mbps50 Mbps$55/mo
Internet 12001200 Mbps50 Mbps$65/mo

Prices and speeds are approximate and may vary by location. Promotional pricing may differ from regular rates.

Common Astound Issues

Brand confusion after merging RCN, Grande, and Wave under Astound
Upload speeds limited on cable infrastructure
Shared node congestion in apartment-heavy areas
Occasional firmware update issues on provided routers
Bufferbloat during simultaneous heavy traffic on the connection
Coverage gaps even within served metro areas

How Pong.com Helps Astound Customers

Most speed tests only measure raw throughput inside your ISP's network. Pong.com goes further, testing across the real public internet to reveal what your Astound connection can actually do.

Bufferbloat Detection

Discover if your Astound connection suffers from high latency under load. Bufferbloat causes lag and stuttering even on fast connections.

Jitter Analysis

Measure the consistency of your Astound connection. High jitter means unreliable performance for gaming, video calls, and streaming.

Connection Health Grade

Get an A-F grade for your Astound connection based on speed, latency, bufferbloat, and stability. Know exactly where you stand.

Real-World Experience Scores

See how your connection performs for specific activities: 4K streaming, video conferencing, competitive gaming, and web browsing.

Speed History Tracking

Track your Astound speeds over time. Spot trends, identify peak-hour slowdowns, and catch degradation before it becomes a problem.

Public Internet Testing

Unlike tests that measure inside Astound's network, Pong.com tests across the real internet, giving you speeds that match your actual experience.

Compare Astound to Alternatives

Comcast Xfinity

200-1200 Mbps down, 5-35 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (select areas)

AT&T Internet / Fiber

300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-20 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (AT&T Fiber), DSL (legacy IPBB)

Spectrum (Charter)

300-1000 Mbps down, 10-35 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (expanding)

RCN / Astound Broadband

150-940 Mbps down, 15-50 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1)

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

50-300 Mbps down, 5-30 Mbps up

5G (n41, n71), 4G LTE (fallback)

Astound FAQ

Is Astound throttling my internet?
If your speed test results are significantly lower than what your Astound plan advertises, throttling or network congestion could be the cause. Run a test on Pong.com to check your real speeds. Pong.com tests through the public internet (not inside Astound's own network) so you get an accurate picture. Try testing at different times of day to see if speeds drop during peak hours.
What speeds should I expect from Astound?
Astound offers download speeds of 300-1200 Mbps and upload speeds of 20-50 Mbps, depending on your plan and connection type (Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (select markets)). On a wired Ethernet connection, you should typically see 70-90% of your plan's advertised speed. Wi-Fi speeds will be lower due to signal attenuation and interference. Use Pong.com to verify your actual speeds.
Why is my Astound internet slow even with a fast plan?
Several factors can slow down your Astound connection: bufferbloat (high latency under load), Wi-Fi interference from neighboring networks, outdated modem or router firmware, network congestion during peak hours, or issues with your home wiring. Pong.com tests all of these factors in a single test, including bufferbloat detection, jitter analysis, and a connection health grade.
Does Astound have bufferbloat problems?
Bufferbloat can occur on any ISP connection, but it is especially common on Cable (DOCSIS 3.1) connections. It causes your latency to spike when your connection is under load (e.g., downloading a file while on a video call). Pong.com specifically tests for bufferbloat and grades it from A (excellent) to F (severe). This tells you more about your real connection quality than download speed alone.

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