Your favorite shows
and streaming apps,
all in one device.
Your favorite shows and streaming apps all in one
device. FREE with 1 Gig Internet or just $5/mo. with
other speeds.
Optimum has been ranked the most reliable Internet provider six years in a row.
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Our intelligent network now has built-in security to help protect you from online threats like viruses, malware and more. All at no extra cost to you.
Bring Fiber home.
is here. And we’re making it available in
more homes every day.
More than just speed.
Our plans include
access to:
More than just speed.
Our plans include
access to:
More than just speed.
Our plans include
access to:
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We've got you covered
We've got you covered
For just $7.99 per month, you won’t need to worry about standard service visit fees when a home visit is required to resolve customer-caused in-home damage.
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Frequent Questions and Answers
Is Optimum internet available in my area?
Serving much of New Jersey, Connecticut and New York (Surrounding NYC). To find out if one of these Optimum internet service areas includes your home, go to our Optimum service address finder.
Can I get Optimum internet only?
Optimum offers several internet-only packages, with various Internet connection speeds. To see what’s available for your home, enter your address here.
Which Optimum Internet speed is right for me?
It depends on your needs. Optimum 300 offers speeds of up to 300 Mbps on a wired connection, which is more than adequate for light household use and HD video streaming on multiple devices. Optimum 500 can easily handle 4K Ultra HD video streaming and fully connected homes. And Optimum 1 Gig offers top of the line connectivity for hardcore gamers and larger home networks.
What does Optimum Internet cost?
It depends on the package and connectivity speed you select, plus fees and additional stipulations such as paperless billing. The current introductory rate for Optimum 300 internet-only service starts at $29.99 per month, with Optimum 1 Gig internet-only service available at a rate of $49.99 per month. Our Internet service is also available as a part of internet plus cable TV and/or home phone bundles as well, with service add-ons also available. To find out more, visit our storefront.
Is Optimum Internet cable or DSL?
Our Internet service is brought into your household via a cable connection to our larger fiber optic network.
How is Optimum internet Installed?
We will set an appointment for installation service at the time of your subscription to Optimum Internet. During this appointment, an Optimum representative will arrive at your address to establish a connection based on your needs. We can also run a line test to see if a pre-existing connection is wired to our network, and guide you through a self-installation if this is the case.
Details
Savings claim based on comparison with Verizon Fios® online Fios Gigabit Connection $89.99 Internet offer as of 12/3/21.
Fastest fiber network claim based on comparison of Optimum’s 1 Gig Internet over fiber with speeds up to 940 Mbps down/940 Mbps up and Fios Gigabit Connection with speeds of up to 940 Mbps down/880 Mbps up. 1 Gig Internet over fiber not available in all areas. In some areas, 1 Gig Internet delivered over cable network with speeds up to 940 Mbps down/35 Mbps up.
Internet + Mobile Savings: Requires enrollment in Internet + Mobile Savings. Visit Optimum.com/savings to learn more.
Visa® Reward Card: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in an Optimum Visa® Reward Card promotion within the past 12 months. Visa Reward Card will be mailed to customers who maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Limit 1 per customer. Visa Reward Card cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Card value expires in 12 mos. Visa Reward Card may be used when making purchases from merchants in the U.S. and District of Columbia everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. No ATM access. Terms and Conditions apply to Reward Cards. See Cardholder Agreement for details. Visa Reward Card is issued by MetaBank®, N.A., Member FDIC pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. This optional offer is not a MetaBank product or service nor does MetaBank endorse this offer. Card is distributed and serviced by InComm Financial Services, Inc., which is licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
HBO MAX™: Customer must maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout promotional period to maintain included HBO MAX™. HBO MAX is $14.99/mo. after promotional period. HBO MAX is used under license. Use of HBO Max is subject to its own terms and conditions, see hbomax.com/terms-of-use for details. Programming and content subj. to change.
“Best Gigabit Deal” – CNET May 2021: CNET.com is not affiliated with and does not endorse products or services of Optimum. CNET logo is a registered trademark of CNET.com and is used under license.
Optimum Stream: One device included for free so long as you maintain 1 Gig services. Optimum Stream is not available in select areas. Regular rates apply if there’s a change in service. Streaming apps require separate subscriptions.
Smart WiFi 6 claim based on comparison of maximum theoretical speeds for Optimum’s Smart WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Smart WiFi 5 (802.11ac) gateways.
Tips for Finding Home Internet
Choosing a home Internet service can feel overwhelming, especially when there are so many options available. The biggest factors are fast speeds and fair prices, but you also want the customer service of your Internet service provider to be fast and fair, too. Here are some tips for finding the right plan for your home.
First, check to see if Optimum offers services in your area. Once you determine you’re eligible for Optimum services, it’s time to determine which Internet plan is right for your home and how much Internet speed you need. If your current Internet speed is lagging, that's a sign it's time to find a faster plan. Because it’s not a one-size-fits most world, Optimum offers a variety of plans at speeds that support your regular Internet habits. If you're not sure whether your current Internet speed is up to par, run an Internet speed test to see what Internet speed you're actually getting. Use this as a reference to decide how much faster your Internet speed needs to be in order to perform optimally for your household.
Then, it is time to look through what each plan Optimum offers. When picking a new plan, it’s important to understand what Internet speed means. Your Internet speed is the capacity of data transferred through a connection in a given amount of time. Each Internet-connected device transfers information back and forth through data. Having a fast Internet is crucial because daily activities use a lot of data. Video calls, streaming videos and music, online gaming, and scrolling through social media require large amounts of data to be transferred quickly to operate smoothly and avoid the dreaded buffering. As we move into more virtual spaces, having a fast Internet connection is becoming a necessity.
Benefits of 1 Gig Internet
For those considering a 1 gig Internet connection, you may be wondering about the benefits. One of the main benefits of gigabit Internet is extremely low latency rates. Gigabit Internet has a diminished latency (aka lag) rate of 5 to 20 milliseconds, which means you’ll never even notice it.
Unlike cable Internet made of copper, cables used for gigabit Internet are glass. Copper wires are delicate and can only withstand about 25 pounds of pressure. While fiber optic cables can support up to eight times the amount of force (100 to 200 pounds).
Additionally, the signal from copper lines gets weaker as it moves further away from the source but fiber optic cables don’t experience signal reductions. They even protect your connection from interferences such as poor weather conditions, fire, moisture, and electronic signals.
The gigabit Internet available today offers upload and download speeds of 1 gigabit per second; 1 gigabit is 100 times faster than the traditional broadband service. For households that are currently using a standard broadband network, it is not uncommon to experience slow Internet speeds. However, 1 gig Internet users don't have to worry about slow speeds interrupting their connection. This high-tech Internet connection supports multiple users and provides bandwidth administration to support all of the activities and needs of your household.