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.

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Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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

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Best for Budgets

300 Mbps Internet

Starting at $40.00/mo.^*

Up to 300Mbps

Cable and Fiber internet

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Best for Speed

5 Gig Fiber Internet

$180.00/mo.^¶

Up to 5,000Mbps

Fiber internet

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Best Optimum internet deals

Get a $400 gift card and a free iPhone 16 when you order the Optimum Triple Play by Dec. 2.
Get a $200 gift card when you pair either mobile phone or TV service with certain Optimum internet plans by Dec. 2.

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All Optimum internet plans and pricing

Package	Starting price	Speed	Internet type	Order online
300 Mbps Internet	$40.00/mo.*	Up to 300Mbps	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	$60.00/mo.^‡	Up to 940Mbps	Fiber	View Optimum Plan
2 Gig Fiber Internet	$120.00/mo.^§	Up to 2,000Mbps	Fiber	View Optimum Plan
5 Gig Fiber Internet	$180.00/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.

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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	$20.00–$120.00/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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FAQ about Optimum

by Kevin Parrish
Edited by Rebecca Lee Armstrong

Oct 28, 2024 | Share

What happened to Suddenlink?

What is Altice One?

What is Optimum Stream?

What is Optimum Xtend?

What is Optimum Amplify?

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Top Optimum internet plans

*w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.

†For 1 yr. w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 6 months at then prevailing rate (currently $15.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.

¶ w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. 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.

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. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.

§ w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.

║w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.

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†Optimum disclaimers

w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.
For 1 yr. w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 6 months at then prevailing rate (currently $15.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection up to 940 Mbps. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 12 months at then prevailing rate (currently $16.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.

‡ Spectrum disclaimers

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.
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

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.

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