Optimum plans, pricing, and deals
Plans starting at $40.00/mo.
No data caps
No contracts
Price increases after 12 and 24 months
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Top Optimum internet plans
Best Overall
500 Mbps Fiber Internet
Starting at $60.00/mo.*
Up to 500Mbps
Cable and Fiber internet
Best for Budgets
300 Mbps Internet
Starting at $40.00/mo.*
Up to 300Mbps
Cable and Fiber internet
Best for Speed
5 Gig Fiber Internet
$120.00/mo.*
Up to 5,000Mbps
Fiber internet
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All Optimum internet plans and pricing
| Package | Starting price | Speed | Internet type | Order online |
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| 300 Mbps Internet | $40.00/mo.* | Up to 300Mbps | Cable | View Optimum Plan |
| 500 Mbps Internet | $50.00/mo.* | Up to 500Mbps | Cable | View Optimum Plan |
| 1 Gig Internet | $60.00/mo.† | Up to 940Mbps | Cable | View Optimum Plan |
| 300 Mbps Fiber Internet | $40.00/mo.* | Up to 300Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 500 Mbps Fiber Internet | $60.00/mo.* | Up to 500Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 1 Gig Fiber Internet | $70.00/mo.† | Up to 940Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 2 Gig Fiber Internet | $90.00/mo.* | Up to 2,000Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 5 Gig Fiber Internet | $120.00/mo.* | Up to 5,000Mbps | Fiber | View Optimum Plan |
| 8 Gig Fiber Internet | $280.00/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: $145.00/mo.*†
Channels: 220+
Speed: Up to 940Mbps
Internet type: Cable or fiber
Best for budgets
300 Mbps Internet + Core TV
Price: $145.00/mo.*
Channels: 220+
Speed: Up to 300Mbps
Internet type: Fiber only
Best for speed
1 Gig Internet + Premier TV
Price: $185.00/mo.*†
Channels: 420+
Speed: Up to 940Mbps
Internet type: Cable or fiber
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Optimum bundles its Basic, Core, Entertainment, 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
- Price hikes after 12 and 24 months
- Limited fiber availability
- Equipment fees
How Optimum compares to the competition
When we compare 300Mbps plans, Optimum’s introductory price is roughly $10 cheaper than Verizon. After 12 months, the price on the Optimum plan is $55 per month. In the third year, Optimum’s price goes up to the “prevailing rate,” which is $70 per month. The $49.99 Verizon 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 | $40.00–$280.00/mo.† | 300–8,000Mbps | 3.3 | View Plans |
| Spectrum | $25–$70/mo.‡ for 12 mos. | 50–1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | 3.7 | View Plans |
| Verizon | $49.99–$109.99/mo.§ w/ Auto Pay | 300–2,300Mbps | 3.9 | View Plans |
| Xfinity | $19.99–$95.00/mo.|| | 150–2,000Mbps | 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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Disclaimers
Top Optimum internet plans
* w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.
All Optimum internet plans and pricing
* w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.
† w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection up to 940 Mbps. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.
Optimum Internet and TV bundles
* Internet w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill plus taxes. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
† Internet w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill plus taxes. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
How Optimum compares to the competition
† Optimum disclaimers
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection up to 940 Mbps. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.
‡ Spectrum disclaimers
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Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.
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Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.
§ Verizon
- Price per month without select 5G mobile plans.
- Available in select areas only. Price per month without select 5G mobile plans.
|| Xfinity disclaimers
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For 12 month, no term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Incl. up to $10/mo. auto-pay & paperless bill discount. Pricing and plan names may vary by region.