Optimum
Optimum (Altice USA) delivers fiber internet with a 5-year price lock from $40/month, Optimum TV, and Optimum Mobile on T-Mobile's 5G network across the Northeastern US.
Starting From
$15.00/mo
Max Speed
8000 Mbps
Plans Available
5
Available Plans
Optimum Fiber internet plans (all with 5-year price lock, no data caps): Advantage Internet $15/month (low-income qualifying households, 100 Mbps), Fiber 300 $40/month, Fiber 500 $50/month, Fiber 1 Gig $60/month (most popular), and Fiber 8 Gig $80/month — available in Optimum's completed fiber markets across CT, NJ, NY, and PA. Optimum TV: Entertainment TV ($30/month, 80+ channels, streaming app), TV Core ($60/month, 75+ channels with cloud DVR), TV Select ($80/month, 125+ channels), TV Premier ($110/month, 220+ channels). Optimum Mobile: 1 GB ($15/month), 5 GB ($25/month), Unlimited ($30/month), Unlimited Max ($40/month) — all on T-Mobile's 5G network, available to internet subscribers.
Optimum Advantage Internet
100 Mbps
$15/mo
Optimum Fiber 300
300 Mbps
$40/mo
Optimum Fiber 500
500 Mbps
$50/mo
Optimum Fiber 1 Gig
1000 Mbps
$60/mo
Optimum Fiber 8 Gig
8000 Mbps
$80/mo
Optimum Entertainment TV
$30/mo
Optimum TV Core
$60/mo
Optimum TV Select
$80/mo
Optimum TV Premier
$110/mo
Optimum Mobile 1 GB
$15/mo
Optimum Mobile 5 GB
$25/mo
Optimum Mobile Unlimited
$30/mo
Optimum Mobile Unlimited Max
$40/mo
About Optimum
Optimum is the consumer brand of Altice USA and serves approximately 4.2 million residential customers primarily across Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and parts of Pennsylvania. Optimum operates in one of the most competitive broadband markets in the country — competing directly with Verizon Fios in parts of New Jersey and New York — which has driven the company to invest heavily in fiber-to-the-home (FTTP) infrastructure upgrades and to offer a 5-year price lock on fiber internet plans, matching or undercutting Fios on price while extending to 21 states through acquired cable systems.
Optimum's fiber internet plans offer symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps with a 5-year price guarantee — no promotional pricing that expires, no annual rate increases for five years. Where fiber construction is complete, Optimum Fiber delivers among the best value-per-dollar of any US internet provider, with the 1 Gig plan at just $60/month with a 5-year price lock. In areas still on the cable network (awaiting fiber upgrades), Optimum provides fast asymmetrical cable internet. No Optimum internet plan carries a data cap, regardless of the underlying technology.
Optimum Mobile, launched as an add-on for internet subscribers, runs on T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network — the largest 5G network in the US by coverage — starting at just $15/month for 1 GB. The combination of affordable fiber internet, competitive TV packages, and T-Mobile-backed wireless makes Optimum one of the most complete bundle options in the Northeast.
Best For
- ★Northeastern households who want the lowest gigabit fiber price available — $60/month with a 5-year lock
- ★New Jersey and New York customers comparing Optimum Fiber vs. Verizon Fios on price
- ★Tech-forward households who want 8 Gbps symmetrical fiber at an industry-low $80/month
- ★T-Mobile wireless users who want to consolidate home internet and mobile on a single Optimum bill
- ★Low-income households who qualify for the Optimum Advantage Internet plan at $15/month
- ★Cord-cutters who want fast fiber internet with optional streaming-based TV at $30/month
Pros
- ✓5-year price lock on all Optimum Fiber plans — no rate increases for 60 months
- ✓Fiber 1 Gig at $60/month is among the most competitive gigabit fiber prices in the Northeast
- ✓Fiber 8 Gig at $80/month delivers the fastest residential internet available in most markets
- ✓No data caps on any Optimum internet plan — unlimited data included
- ✓Optimum Mobile on T-Mobile's 5G network — best 5G coverage with prices starting at $15/month
- ✓No annual contract required on standard internet plans
- ✓Qualifies for Affordable Connectivity Program through the Advantage Internet plan
Cons
- ✕Fiber availability is not universal — some addresses remain on cable internet awaiting fiber upgrades
- ✕Cable upload speeds are much slower than fiber — 10–35 Mbps on non-fiber plans
- ✕Service primarily concentrated in the Northeast — limited to CT, NJ, NY, PA and acquired cable markets
- ✕Customer service satisfaction has historically ranked below the industry average
- ✕Multi-gig fiber plans require fiber infrastructure — not available at all addresses within the footprint
- ✕Optimum Mobile requires an active Optimum internet subscription
Availability
Optimum's primary markets are Connecticut, New Jersey, New York (Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley, and parts of New York City), and parts of Pennsylvania. Through Altice USA's cable acquisitions, Optimum service extends to portions of 17 additional states. The Northeast fiber markets — where Optimum competes head-to-head with Verizon Fios — include large portions of New Jersey (Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Middlesex counties), Long Island NY, and Connecticut. Fiber availability varies by neighborhood — check your specific address as construction is ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Optimum compare to Verizon Fios?
Both are fiber providers in the Northeast, but Optimum typically offers lower prices — $60/month for 1 Gig vs. $89.99/month for Fios 1 Gig, both with 5-year price lock options. Fios has 100% fiber throughout its footprint; Optimum is still transitioning some areas from cable to fiber. Fios has a stronger track record for reliability. Optimum Mobile runs on T-Mobile's 5G; Fios has no mobile offering.
Does Optimum have data caps?
No — Optimum does not impose data caps on any internet plan, whether on fiber or cable infrastructure. All Optimum internet plans include unlimited data with no overage charges and no throttling.
What is Optimum's 5-year price lock?
All Optimum Fiber internet plans come with a 5-year price guarantee — your monthly rate is locked for 60 months with no annual increases. This matches what Verizon Fios offers but at lower price points. You can cancel at any time without penalty; the price lock is Optimum's commitment to the rate, not a binding contract.
How much does Optimum internet cost?
Optimum Fiber internet: Fiber 300 ($40/month), Fiber 500 ($50/month), Fiber 1 Gig ($60/month), Fiber 8 Gig ($80/month) — all with 5-year price lock. The Advantage Internet plan is $15/month (100 Mbps) for qualifying low-income households. No data caps on any plan.
What is Optimum Mobile?
Optimum Mobile is a wireless service for Optimum internet subscribers, running on T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network. Plans start at $15/month for 1 GB of high-speed data (then throttled), up to $40/month for Unlimited Max with 50 GB premium data and 15 GB hotspot. Bundle discounts of $10–$20/month apply when pairing internet and mobile.
Is Optimum fiber or cable at my address?
Optimum is actively upgrading its network from hybrid coaxial cable to 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTP). Whether your address has fiber depends on how far construction has progressed in your neighborhood. Check optimum.com with your address — if Optimum Fiber is listed, your home has a fiber connection; if the standard cable plans appear, fiber hasn't reached your street yet.
Does Optimum require a contract?
No — Optimum internet plans, including Fiber plans, are available month-to-month with no annual contract. The 5-year price lock guarantees your rate won't increase for 60 months, but you can cancel at any time with no early termination fee.