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Optimum's Most Popular Service Plans

Optimum's plans vary by region, so be sure to verify pricing and plan terms with them before ordering service as all plans or promotions may not be available in all areas or to all customers and can expire at any time.

Fiber Internet 300

Speeds Up To: 300 Mbps
Starting at: $40.00/mo
Unlimited data
Fast fiber connections
Modem included

Fiber Internet 500

Speeds Up To: 500 Mbps
Starting at: $60.00/mo
Unlimited data
Smart WiFi 6 covers the entire house
Speeds fast enough for more than a dozen devices

Fiber Internet 1 Gig

Speeds Up To: 940 Mbps
Starting at: $80.00/mo
Unlimited data
Stream 4K resolution movies without buffering
Smart WiFi 6 gives you blazing fast connectivity anywhere in the house

Pros & Cons of Optimum

Optimum Pros
  • 5th largest cable provider in the nation
  • No data caps
  • No contract
Optimum Cons
  • Limited to where physical lines have been laid
  • Price on slower internet plans may vary

Summary of All Internet Plans for Optimum

NamePromotionPriceSpeedData Cap
Fiber Internet 300-$40.00300 Mbps-
Optimum 300-$40.00300 Mbps-
Optimum 500-$60.00500 Mbps-
Fiber Internet 500-$60.00500 Mbps-
Fiber Internet 1 Gig-$80.00940 Mbps-
Optimum 1 Gig-$80.00940 Mbps-
Fiber Internet 2 Gig-$120.002 Gbps-
Fiber Internet 5 Gig-$180.005 Gbps-
Optimum's plans vary by region, so be sure to verify pricing and plan terms with them before ordering service as all plans or promotions may not be available in all areas or to all customers and can expire at any time.

Optimum Internet Service

Operating out of 20 states, Optimum is a cable and fiber internet provider. Owned by Altice, and acquiring Suddenlink in 2022, Optimum has rapidly grown and has expanded its service from 1.5 million subscribers to a monstrous 5.6 million subscribers. That makes Optimum the fourth-largest cable internet provider in the nation. Optimum is actively trying to grow that network thus bringing more and more customers under the Optimum brand. Offering not only the internet but also cable television and home phone service making it a great choice for any residential consumer. Any entertainment needs a home may have can surely be covered by Optimum’s outstanding service.

Suddenlink was created by Cequel III after it had acquired a number of smaller communications and cable networks, originally forming the company under the name Cebridge Communications in 2003. The company continued to purchase different networks, taking on Thompson Cablevision in 2004 and expanding its coverage area into sixteen states. It acquired two more companies, Tele-Media and USA Media Systems, further increasing coverage into twenty-three states. Cebridge Communications continued these acquisitions until the company itself was acquired by Altice in July of 2015. Altice, keeping the Suddenlink brand, and combining it with another company they had acquired, Cablevision, then became the fourth-largest cable company in the nation with over four million customers. As of today, Optimum has coverage almost nationwide with over 20 states currently being served with particularly high coverage in areas like Texas, California, and Arizona.

Optimum operates off of a mix of cable and fiber lines to provide its customers with service. Most of its signals transmit through fiber lines, eventually transferring over to a cable connection to connect to the residential end-user. This has allowed Optimum to take its already substantial cable television network, and leverage it to offer internet as well. To further improve speeds, Optimum uses a hybrid fiber-coaxial method to deliver speeds that are normally not available. This hybrid fiber-coaxial line can handle far more bandwidth than other forms of internet connections like fixed wireless, satellite, or DSL. Optimum is in the process of upgrading many of its markets with a true fiber connection. Fiber coverage is only likely to grow as demand across the nation for the fastest internet speeds possible increases. Though hybrid fiber-coaxial is able to deliver truly incredible speeds, the upgrade to fiber lines will increase available bandwidth not only for download speeds but upload speeds as well.

Optimum has a whole suite of products to choose from. With different speeds, prices, and the ability to bundle Optimum’s internet service with cable television and home phone service, it gives its customers multiple ways to connect their home. Without being locked into one option per market, Optimum subscribers have the ability to choose the best plan that not only fits their digital lifestyle but also their budget. This has become a significant selling point for Suddenlink, especially as consumers are looking to reduce how much they spend on a monthly basis to connect to a fast, reliable network.

Frequently Asked Questions about Optimum

Will Optimum be available in my area?

Optimum has service in 20 states with wide coverage areas.

What are the fastest internet speeds I can get through Optimum?

Optimum offers internet plans with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

Does Optimum use fiber cables to transmit their services?

Optimum uses hybrid fiber-coaxial cables meaning that their lines run on fiber most of the way until switching to coaxial cables when connecting to the customer's home. Newer areas and upgraded network segments are getting 100% fiber network availability.

How much does Optimum internet equipment cost?

There is not a monthly equipment fee for modems on Optimum's plans.

What is the early termination fee for breaking Optimum's contract?

There is no contract length on residential plans.

What internet plans does Optimum offer in my area?

That's entirely dependent on where you live, but even Optimum's base packages should be fast enough to handle any activity online.

What other services besides internet access does Optimum offer?

Optimum also offers television, mobile phone, and home phone services.

Does Optimum offer services for businesses?

Besides residential services, Optimum offers a full suite of services aimed towards small businesses.

Does Optimum offer any services via wireless connections?

All internet services offered are transmitted through wired lines.

Does Optimum have any data caps?

Optimum has zero data caps and zero overage fees.

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Summary of Top Cities Served by Optimum

CityCoverageMax SpeedAvg SpeedType
New York City, NY33.54%1 Gbps371 MbpsCable
Brooklyn, NY74.35%400 Mbps400 MbpsCable
The Bronx, NY97.17%1 Gbps401 MbpsCable
Newark, NJ96.20%1 Gbps384 MbpsCable
Lubbock, TX88.10%1 Gbps999 MbpsCable
Amarillo, TX93.84%1 Gbps999 MbpsCable
Paterson, NJ99.70%1 Gbps389 MbpsCable
Midland, TX90.80%1 Gbps1000 MbpsCable
Elizabeth, NJ98.70%1 Gbps370 MbpsCable
Abilene, TX83.80%1 Gbps1 GbpsCable
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