Optimum plans, pricing, and deals
Plans starting at $30.00/mo.
No data caps
No contracts
Steep price hikes after a year
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Top Optimum internet plans
Best Overall
500 Mbps Fiber Internet
$30.00/mo.*†‡
Up to 500Mbps
Fiber internet
Best for Budgets
300 Mbps Internet
$30.00/mo.*†‡
Up to 300Mbps
Cable and Fiber internet
Best for Speed
5 Gig Fiber Internet
$80.00/mo.†#
Up to 5,000Mbps
Fiber internet
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Best Optimum internet deals
Get Smart WiFi 6 for free with select Internet packages and free installation when you order online.
All Optimum internet plans and pricing
| Package | Price | Speed | Internet type | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Mbps Internet | $30.00/mo.*†‡ | Up to 300Mbps | Cable, fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 500 Mbps Internet | $45.00/mo.*†‡ | Up to 500Mbps | Cable | View Optimum Plan |
| 1 Gig Internet | $55.00/mo.*†‡# | Up to 940Mbps | Cable | View Optimum Plan |
| 500 Mbps Fiber Internet | $30.00/mo.*†‡ | Up to 500Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 1 Gig Fiber Internet | $45.00/mo.*†‡# | Up to 940Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 2 Gig Fiber Internet | $55.00/mo.†# | Up to 2,000Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 5 Gig Fiber Internet | $80.00/mo.†# | Up to 5,000Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 8 Gig Fiber Internet | $265.00/mo.†# | Up to 8,000Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
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Optimum Internet Availability
Optimum provides cable internet across 21 states, some of which was formerly managed under the Suddenlink brand until August 2022. Optimum also has fiber internet mostly in the New York tri-state area and in some gigabit-capable markets such as Dallas, Texas, and Charleston, West Virginia.
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Optimum internet speeds
Optimum has the seventh fastest download speed average based on data gathered from our annual Fastest Internet Providers report, falling behind Google Fiber, Xfinity, and Cox. It also has the fourth-fastest upload speed average in the same group, surpassing Cox and Xfinity.
Average download speed: 143.31Mbps
Average upload speed: 100.53Mbps
Total speed tests: 86,829
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Optimum internet and TV bundles
Best overall
1 Gig Internet + Core TV
Price: $165.00/mo.*†
Channels: 220+
Speed: Up to 940Mbps
Internet type: Cable or fiber
Best for budgets
300 Mbps Internet + Core TV
Price: $125.00/mo.*
Channels: 220+
Speed: Up to 300Mbps
Internet type: Fiber only
Best for speed
1 Gig Internet + Premier TV
Price: $205.00/mo.*†
Channels: 420+
Speed: Up to 940Mbps
Internet type: Cable or fiber
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Optimum bundles its Basic, Core, and Premier TV services with its 300 Mbps Internet and 1 Gig Internet plans. The type of bundle you can get depends on where you live: One bundle may have cable internet in one market and fiber internet in another. We count six bundle options in total if all you want is TV and internet.
Optimum’s bundle prices don’t include equipment fees, add-on channels, or Optimum’s TV broadcast fee ($9.99 per month). The installation costs are rather high too, priced at $99.00 for a standard install and $149.99 for a premium install.
Why choose Optimum for internet service?
Optimum cable internet is ideal if you live in an area where you can’t get fiber and want faster speeds than DSL. Its fastest cable internet plan reaches download speeds up to 940Mbps, but there are two slower (and cheaper) options if you don’t need a gigabit connection. We suggest Optimum’s fiber internet if you can get it, which is the same price as its cable plans but has equal upload and download speeds and better reliability.
Pros
- No data caps
- No contracts
- Multi-gig fiber in some areas
Cons
- Steep price hikes after a year
- Limited fiber availability
- Equipment fees
How Optimum compares to the competition
When we compare 300Mbps plans, Optimum’s introductory price is roughly $20 cheaper than Spectrum and Verizon. That all changes when the standard rates kick in, costing you up to $129.99 per month versus Spectrum at $79.99 per month. Verizon’s price doesn’t increase.
As shown below, Optimum received a low score for overall satisfaction in our latest customer satisfaction survey. It ranks best in speed, but that’s not saying much, as it places twelfth out of 15 internet providers in that category. It also sits at rock bottom for price and customer satisfaction and fourteenth in reliability.
| Provider | Price range | Speed range | Customer rating* | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | $30.00–$265.00/mo.† | 300–5,000Mbps | 3.3 | View Plans |
| Spectrum | $49.99–$89.99/mo.‡ for 12 mos. | 300–1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | 3.7 | View Plans |
| Verizon | $49.99–$84.99/mo.§ | 300–2,300Mbps | 3.9 | |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$120.00/mo.|| | 75–2,000Mbps | 3.9 | View Plans |
* Rating based on a five (5) point system used in our customer satisfaction survey. Higher is better.
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FAQ about Optimum
What happened to Suddenlink?
Parent company Altice USA rebranded the Suddenlink network as Optimum to better unify it with Altice’s existing Optimum cable and fiber internet network in the New York tri-state area. The move is similar to how Charter Communications combined the Charter Cable, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House networks under a unified Spectrum brand. Altice USA originally intended to rebrand Suddenlink after its acquisition in 2017.
What is Altice One?
Altice One is a device that combines a modem, router, and TV receiver into one device. It costs $20 per month to rent, and each Mini extender unit costs an additional $10 per month. It includes a voice-activated remote, an integrated DVR, and support for media streaming apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
What is Optimum Stream?
Optimum Stream is an Android-based media streaming device you can lease from Optimum for $5 per month (it’s free for 1 Gig customers). You can download and install your favorite apps and services from Google Play: including Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and more. Plus, the Optimum Stream app offers more than 50 free streaming channels.
What is Optimum Xtend?
Optimum Xtend is a Wi-Fi extender that pairs with Optimum’s Smart Wi-Fi 6 wireless gateway. It enables better whole-home coverage and doesn’t require a separate Wi-Fi login. Each Xtend unit costs $3 per month.
What is Optimum Amplify?
Optimum Amplify is a smart speaker designed by Devialet Technologies. It includes three full-range drivers, two diamond woofers, and a dynamic sound processor to fill your room with the best audio experience. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa for controlling your Altice One and delivering tunes from your favorite services like Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music. It costs $15 per month.
Disclaimers
Top Optimum internet plans
* w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Terms apply.
† w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
‡ w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill plus taxes. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
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All Optimum internet plans and pricing
* w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Terms apply.
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#2 year price guarantee
Optimum Internet and TV bundles
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† w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill plus taxes. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
How Spectrum compares to the competition
† Optimum disclaimers
- w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Terms apply.
- w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
- w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill plus taxes. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
‡ Spectrum disclaimers
- For 12 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.
§ Verizon disclaimers
- Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees
- Available in select areas only. Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees
|| Xfinity disclaimers
- Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
- Connect More plan: No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
- Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
- Gigabit X2: No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. (xFi getaway required). Included up to $10 mo. auto pay & paperless discount. Package not available in all cities.
