OPTIMUM VS. 5G HOME INTERNET
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Optimum Fiber internet delivers faster, more
reliable, and more consistent speeds than
5G Home Internet. No slowdowns when your
neighbors log on.
300 Mbps Internet service auto-renews monthly at $30/mo. + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
300 MBPS FIBER INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 300 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
Fastest, most consistent, and most reliable Internet speeds based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data, median download and fixed Consistency Score for NY & NJ Q3-Q4 2025. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
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A side-by-side look at how Fiber Internet stacks up against 5G Home Internet – on the things that actually effect your connection
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fiber line straight to your home | ||
| Consistent Speeds 24/7/365 | ||
| 99.9% reliable, fewer dropouts | ||
| Low latency - less lag & buffering | ||
| Fast, steady uploads | ||
| Know the speed you're getting | ||
| 5-year price lock |
Fastest, most consistent, and most reliable Internet speeds based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data, median download and fixed Consistency Score for NY & NJ Q3-Q4 2025. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
99.9% reliability claim excludes outages caused by external events and scheduled maintenance.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
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Save over $1,100/yr. vs AT&T[tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet, 1 line of Unltd Mobile & Ent TV plan with AT&T Internet Air, 1 line AT&T Unlimited Starter plan & DirecTV “Entertainment” Streaming Package. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.]
Save over $750/yr. vs Verizon[tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet,1 line of Unltd Mobile & Ent TV plan with Verizon 5G Home Internet, 1 line of 5G Unlimited Welcome Plan & YouTube TV. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.]
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Power streaming, gaming, video calls at the same time with ultra-fast Fiber Internet.
300 Mbps Fiber Internet
$30/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees
Less Information
More informationSupports essential online activities
5x faster upload than
5G Internet [tooltip:Terms|Comparison of Optimum Fiber 300 Mbps wired download and upload connection speed to max advertised 5G speeds of 415 mbps download and 55 mbps upload.]
5-year price lock
300 Mbps Internet service auto-renews monthly at $30/mo. + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
300 MBPS FIBER INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 300 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
INTERNET EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway fee auto-renews monthly at $0/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $5/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Limit 1 per household. Min system req’s & equip configs apply.
Whole Home Wifi (optional) auto-renews monthly at $5/mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Whole Home WiFi is available for purchase to enhance wireless connectivity throughout a subscriber’s residence. Coverage varies based on normal use and building conditions. Actual range and performance can vary. For other services and supplies (add’l equip., install, paper bill, device protection, misc. services, etc.) taxes may apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
500 Mbps Fiber Internet
$40/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees
Less information
More InformationGreat for everyday use
9x faster upload than
5G Internet [tooltip:Terms|Comparison of Optimum Fiber 500 Mbps wired download and upload connection speed to max advertised 5G speeds of 415 mbps download and 55 mbps upload.]
5-year price lock
500 Mbps Internet service auto-renews monthly at $40/mo. + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
500 MBPS FIBER INTERNET: Up to 500 Mbps download/up to 500 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
INTERNET EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway fee auto-renews monthly at $0/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $5/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Limit 1 per household. Min system req’s & equip configs apply.
Whole Home Wifi (optional) auto-renews monthly at $5/mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Whole Home WiFi is available for purchase to enhance wireless connectivity throughout a subscriber’s residence. Coverage varies based on normal use and building conditions. Actual range and performance can vary. For other services and supplies (add’l equip., install, paper bill, device protection, misc. services, etc.) taxes may apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
1 Gig Fiber Internet
$50/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees
Less information
More informationMore speed for more screens
17x faster upload than
5G Internet [tooltip:Terms|Comparison of Optimum Fiber 1 Gig wired download and upload connection speed to max advertised 5G speeds of 415 mbps download and 55 mbps upload.]
5-year price lock
$50 Prepaid card included
Bundle with Mobile, TV, or both for up to $200
1 Gig Internet service auto-renews monthly at $50/mo. + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
1 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 940 Mbps download/up to 940 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
INTERNET EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway fee auto-renews monthly at $0/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $5/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Limit 1 per household. Min system req’s & equip configs apply.
Whole Home Wifi (optional) auto-renews monthly at $5/mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Whole Home WiFi is available for purchase to enhance wireless connectivity throughout a subscriber’s residence. Coverage varies based on normal use and building conditions. Actual range and performance can vary. For other services and supplies (add’l equip., install, paper bill, device protection, misc. services, etc.) taxes may apply.
$50 Visa® Prepaid Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above.
VISA® PREPAID CARD: Offer not available to individuals who participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promo within the past 12 mos. Req. Paperless Bill & Autopay with bank acct. Customer must maintain promo eligibility & acct. in good standing (no past-due or returned pmt.) for first 90 days after acct. activation to receive Virtual Acct./Card. Card delivered virtually after 90-day period unless customer elects physical card (mailed 4–6 wks after). Limit 1 per cust. Cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Virtual Account/Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. Cards can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 mos; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms & conditions apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
2 Gig Fiber Internet
$60/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees
Less information
More informationHigh performance for play & productivitiy
36x faster upload than
5G Internet [tooltip:Terms|Comparison of Optimum Fiber 2 Gig wired download and upload connection speed to max advertised 5G speeds of 415 mbps download and 55 mbps upload.]
5-year price lock
$50 Prepaid card included
Bundle with Mobile, TV, or both for up to $200
2 Gig Internet service auto-renews at monthly at $60/mo. + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
2 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 2 Gbps download/up to 2 Gbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
INTERNET EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway fee auto-renews monthly at $0/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $5/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Limit 1 per household. Min system req’s & equip configs apply.
Whole Home Wifi (optional) auto-renews monthly at $5/mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Whole Home WiFi is available for purchase to enhance wireless connectivity throughout a subscriber’s residence. Coverage varies based on normal use and building conditions. Actual range and performance can vary. For other services and supplies (add’l equip., install, paper bill, device protection, misc. services, etc.) taxes may apply.
$50 Visa® Prepaid Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above.
VISA® PREPAID CARD: Offer not available to individuals who participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promo within the past 12 mos. Req. Paperless Bill & Autopay with bank acct. Customer must maintain promo eligibility & acct. in good standing (no past-due or returned pmt.) for first 90 days after acct. activation to receive Virtual Acct./Card. Card delivered virtually after 90-day period unless customer elects physical card (mailed 4–6 wks after). Limit 1 per cust. Cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Virtual Account/Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. Cards can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 mos; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms & conditions apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
8 Gig Fiber Internet
$90/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees
Less information
More informationOur fastest Internet ever for the busiest online homes
145x faster upload than
5G Internet [tooltip:Terms|Comparison of Optimum Fiber 8 Gig wired download and upload connection speed to max advertised 5G speeds of 415 mbps download and 55 mbps upload.]
5-year price lock
$50 Prepaid card included
Bundle with Mobile, TV, or both for up to $200
8 Gig Internet service auto-renews monthly at $90/mo. + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
8 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 8 Gbps download/up to 8 Gbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
INTERNET EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway fee auto-renews monthly at $0/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $5/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Limit 1 per household. Min system req’s & equip configs apply.
Whole Home Wifi (optional) auto-renews monthly at $5/mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Whole Home WiFi is available for purchase to enhance wireless connectivity throughout a subscriber’s residence. Coverage varies based on normal use and building conditions. Actual range and performance can vary. For other services and supplies (add’l equip., install, paper bill, device protection, misc. services, etc.) taxes may apply.
$50 Visa® Prepaid Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above.
VISA® PREPAID CARD: Offer not available to individuals who participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promo within the past 12 mos. Req. Paperless Bill & Autopay with bank acct. Customer must maintain promo eligibility & acct. in good standing (no past-due or returned pmt.) for first 90 days after acct. activation to receive Virtual Acct./Card. Card delivered virtually after 90-day period unless customer elects physical card (mailed 4–6 wks after). Limit 1 per cust. Cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Virtual Account/Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. Cards can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 mos; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms & conditions apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
Watch more, talk more, & save more $1,000/yr.
Save up to $30/mo. when you add TV + Mobile to your Internet plan
Save $875/yr.
Fiber Internet + TV
Less Information
More information5-year price lock on ALL Internet plans
$100 Prepaid card
w/ 1 Gig+
Includes Entertainment TV
Requires maintenance of Internet and TV service.
1 Gig Internet service auto-renews + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
INTERNET EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway fee auto-renews monthly at $0/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $5/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Limit 1 per household. Min system req’s & equip configs apply. First set top box is included, additional equipment will be charged at regular monthly rates. Taxes apply, plus certain add'l fees will be added to bill and are subject to change during and after promotion period. Min system req’s & equip configs apply. In select areas where Optimum TV Box is not available, cable boxes are needed for each TV. Home phone is optional for add'l $25/mo.
Whole Home Wifi (optional) auto-renews monthly at $5/mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Whole Home WiFi is available for purchase to enhance wireless connectivity throughout a subscriber’s residence. Coverage varies based on normal use and building conditions. Actual range and performance can vary. For other services and supplies (add’l equip., install, paper bill, device protection, misc. services, etc.) taxes may apply.
Entertainment TV service auto-renews monthly at $20/mo. + taxes/fees for 12 mo., then up to $10/mo. per yr. increase until standard rates.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
$100 Visa® Prepaid Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above and TV or Unlimited Mobile bundle.
VISA® PREPAID CARD: Offer not available to individuals who participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promo within the past 12 mos. Req. Paperless Bill & Autopay with bank acct. Customer must maintain promo eligibility & acct. in good standing (no past-due or returned pmt.) for first 90 days after acct. activation to receive Virtual Acct./Card. Card delivered virtually after 90-day period unless customer elects physical card (mailed 4–6 wks after). Limit 1 per cust. Cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Virtual Account/Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. Cards can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 mos; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms & conditions apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
Save $420/yr.
Fiber Internet + Mobile
Less information
More Information5-year price lock on ALL Internet plans
$100 Prepaid card
w/ 1 Gig+
3rd line of Mobile FREE
Requires separate signup for and maintenance of 1 Gig Internet and Unlimited Mobile services.
1 Gig Internet service auto-renews + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
Unlimited mobile service auto-renews monthly at $45 /mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 866-200-7186. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period. For new and existing customers. Regular multiline price applies to additional lines. Paperless billing & autopay req’d for mobile. Savings via 12 monthly bill credits. Credits start within 2 bill cycles. Number must be transferred within 14 days of line activation. One per account. Regular multiline price applies to additional lines. Paperless billing & autopay req’d for mobile. Non-Internet Customer Surcharge: Displayed pricing for Optimum Internet customers. Starting with third billing cycle, a surcharge of $20/mo. per line will be added unless Optimum Internet account is linked to mobile account. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details.
Device financing or number transfer req’d. Number must be transferred w/in 14 days of line activation. Savings via 12 monthly bill credits. Credits start w/in 2 bill cycles. Limit 1 line per Optimum Mobile account. Reg. multiline price applies to add’l lines. Excludes other service discounts. Paperless billing & autopay req’d for mobile. Non-Internet Customer Surcharge: Displayed pricing for Optimum Internet customers. Starting with third billing cycle, a surcharge of $20/mo. per line will be added unless Optimum Internet account is linked to mobile account.
Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details.
Buy any 2 Unlimited lines get 1 free: Unlimited service auto-renews monthly at $20/mo. per line plus taxes & fees with one line on us when up to $55 credit (based on plan selected) is applied to one Unlimited, Unlimited Max or Tablet Unlimited line. Taxes & fees include $3.50 Telco Recovery Fee for Unlimited, Unlimited Max or $1.50 Telco Recovery Fee for Tablet Unlimited. One-time purchase of 3+ qualifying lines required. Advertised pricing with coupon code BIGSAVINGS. For new customers only. Paperless billing & Auto Pay required for Mobile. Savings via bill credits. Credits start within 2 bill cycles. On at least one of the 3 lines, number transfer from another carrier is required within 21 days of line activation or device financing. One promotion per account. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 866-200-7186. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period.
Non-Internet Customer Surcharge: Displayed pricing for Optimum Internet customers. Starting with third billing cycle, a surcharge of $20/mo. per line will be added unless Optimum Internet account is linked to Mobile account.
Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details. Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2025 CSC Holdings, LLC.
INTERNET EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway fee auto-renews monthly at $5/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $5/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Limit 1 per household. Min system req’s & equip configs apply.
Mobile Bundle: $20 credit per month on internet service for speeds 300M & above, with req'd mobile signup must be completed within 30 days of Internet, otherwise Internet billed at current promotional rate (subject to change at any time). Offer for current residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Requires unlimited or unlimited max mobile plan to qualify. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
$100 Visa® Prepaid Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above and TV or Unlimited Mobile bundle.
VISA® PREPAID CARD: Offer not available to individuals who participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promo within the past 12 mos. Req. Paperless Bill & Autopay with bank acct. Customer must maintain promo eligibility & acct. in good standing (no past-due or returned pmt.) for first 90 days after acct. activation to receive Virtual Acct./Card. Card delivered virtually after 90-day period unless customer elects physical card (mailed 4–6 wks after). Limit 1 per cust. Cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Virtual Account/Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. Cards can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 mos; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms & conditions apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
Save over $1,000/yr.
Fiber Internet + Mobile + TV
Less information
More information5-year price lock on ALL Internet plans
$200 Prepaid card
w/ 1 Gig+
3rd line of Mobile FREE
Includes Entertainment TV
Requires separate signup for and maintenance of 1 Gig Internet, Entertainment TV and Unlimited Mobile services.
1 Gig Internet service auto-renews + taxes & fees for 60 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached.
Get $30 off when you bundle 300+ Mbps Internet with Unlimited Mobile and Entertainment TV: For additional $20 internet credit per month, mobile signup must be completed within 30 days of Internet, otherwise Internet billed at current promotional rate (subject to change at any time).
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
Entertainment TV: service auto-renews monthly at $20/mo. + taxes/fees for 12 mo., then up to $10/mo. per yr. increase until standard rates.
Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ. Price reflects $10/mo off w/ Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking, must maintain both. Reduced to $5/mo w/ debit card. No discount w/ credit cards. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing not eligible for promo. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply.
Unlimited mobile service auto-renews monthly at $45 /mo. + taxes & fees. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 866-200-7186. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period. For new and existing customers. Regular multiline price applies to additional lines. Paperless billing & autopay req’d for mobile. Savings via 12 monthly bill credits. Credits start within 2 bill cycles. Number must be transferred within 14 days of line activation. One per account. Regular multiline price applies to additional lines. Paperless billing & autopay req’d for mobile. Non-Internet Customer Surcharge: Displayed pricing for Optimum Internet customers. Starting with third billing cycle, a surcharge of $20/mo. per line will be added unless Optimum Internet account is linked to mobile account. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details.
Device financing or number transfer req’d. Number must be transferred w/in 14 days of line activation. Savings via 12 monthly bill credits. Credits start w/in 2 bill cycles. Limit 1 line per Optimum Mobile account. Reg. multiline price applies to add’l lines. Excludes other service discounts. Paperless billing & autopay req’d for mobile. Non-Internet Customer Surcharge: Displayed pricing for Optimum Internet customers. Starting with third billing cycle, a surcharge of $20/mo. per line will be added unless Optimum Internet account is linked to mobile account.
Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details.
Buy any 2 Unlimited lines get 1 free: Unlimited service auto-renews monthly at $20/mo. per line plus taxes & fees with one line on us when up to $55 credit (based on plan selected) is applied to one Unlimited, Unlimited Max or Tablet Unlimited line. Taxes & fees include $3.50 Telco Recovery Fee for Unlimited, Unlimited Max or $1.50 Telco Recovery Fee for Tablet Unlimited. One-time purchase of 3+ qualifying lines required. Advertised pricing with coupon code BIGSAVINGS. For new customers only. Paperless billing & Auto Pay required for Mobile. Savings via bill credits. Credits start within 2 bill cycles. On at least one of the 3 lines, number transfer from another carrier is required within 21 days of line activation or device financing. One promotion per account. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 866-200-7186. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period.
Non-Internet Customer Surcharge: Displayed pricing for Optimum Internet customers. Starting with third billing cycle, a surcharge of $20/mo. per line will be added unless Optimum Internet account is linked to Mobile account.
Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details. Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2025 CSC Holdings, LLC.
$200 Visa® Prepaid Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above, TV & Unlimited Mobile bundle.
VISA® PREPAID CARD: Offer not available to individuals who participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promo within the past 12 mos. Req. Paperless Bill & Autopay with bank acct. Customer must maintain promo eligibility & acct. in good standing (no past-due or returned pmt.) for first 90 days after acct. activation to receive Virtual Acct./Card. Card delivered virtually after 90-day period unless customer elects physical card (mailed 4–6 wks after). Limit 1 per cust. Cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Virtual Account/Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. Cards can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 mos; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms & conditions apply.
CONTRACT BUYOUT: Must provide copy of bill from competing provider, in same name and at same address, showing early termination fee (ETF) amount and that you were an active customer with the competitor at time of sale without a past due balance. Bill may be submitted by email to CompetitorProof@alticeusa.com. Once all documents are received, you will receive a bill credit covering ETF amount up to max of $100 within 6-8 weeks provided account is maintained in good standing.
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee is only for the Internet service monthly fee, Mobile monthly service and Mobile activation fees. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive full refund. Customers without remaining account balance will receive refund to original payment method. Customers with remaining account balances will receive a bill credit. Mobile devices purchases and financing not refundable. 21-day Mobile device return policy applies (subject to $50 restocking fee).
60-DAY INSTALL / ACTIVATION REIMBURSEMENT: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of Internet competitor installation fee (up to $100) and/or Mobile competitor activation charges (up to $25). Customer must provide 1st bill reflecting installation/activation charges with competitor within 60 days of disconnection. Internet customers will be notified via email regarding how to submit new provider bill(s) for reimbursement. Mobile customers, visit Optimum.com FAQ page for details on how to submit new provider bill for reimbursement. Eligible customers will receive a virtual Prepaid Mastercard® with reimbursement amount within approx. 2 weeks of validation. OPTIMUM PREPAID MASTERCARD: Limit 1 per customer, per service. Virtual card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Virtual card valid for up to 6 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance w/o notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. © 2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.
More Speed. More savings. No surprises.
The best deal on Internet anywhere –and it keeps more money in
your pocket vs. 5G Home Internet, month after month.
| Annual savings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet [tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.] | $30/mo | $49.99/mo | $240/yr |
| Internet + Unlimited Mobile [tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet and one line Unlimited Mobile and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and one line Unlimited Essentials Saver. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.] | $55/mo | $65/mo | $120/yr |
| Internet + TV [tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet and Entertainment TV with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and YouTube TV. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.] | $50/mo | $119.99/mo | $875/yr |
| Internet + Unlimited Mobile + TV [tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet, one line Unlimited Mobile and Entertainment TV and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, one line Unlimited Essentials Saver and YouTube TV. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.] | $75/mo | $134.99/mo | $750/yr |
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Frequently asked questions
The main difference lies in the connection method:
- Optimum Internet typically uses a wired connection (either traditional cable or, increasingly, fiber-optic lines) run directly to your home.
- 5G Home Internet uses Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), receiving an internet signal wirelessly from a nearby cellular tower, similar to a mobile phone signal, through a gateway device in your home.
| Feature | Optimum (Cable/Fiber) | 5G Home Internet (Fixed Wireless) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Wired (coaxial cable or fiber optic) | Wireless (cellular towers) |
| Reliability | Generally more reliable and less affected by congestion or weather, especially fiber. | Can be less reliable and prone to speed dips due to network congestion, distance from the tower, and physical obstructions. |
| Speed | Optimum offers much faster speeds (especially with fiber, up to 8 Gig) and more consistent performance. | Speeds are generally slower than fiber and can fluctuate based on tower traffic and signal strength. |
| Latency (Lag) | Generally lower latency, which is better for gaming and video conferencing. | Generally higher latency and more susceptible to lag. |
5G home internet often slows down at night because it uses the same cellular network as mobile phones, making it susceptible to network congestion during peak hours (typically 7 PM to 11 PM). When many people in your area are streaming, gaming, or downloading simultaneously after work and school, the shared bandwidth on the cell tower gets overloaded, leading to reduced speeds for everyone.
Optimum Internet plans generally advertise unlimited data and do not have hard data caps that would result in overage fees.5 However, they, like other providers, may have an "excessive use" policy. For most users, this means you can stream, game, and download extensively without worrying about data limits or speed throttling based on typical usage.
It depends heavily on your specific needs and location.
Good for basic WFH: It can be sufficient for basic tasks like email, web browsing, and occasional video calls, especially for one or two users with moderate speed requirements.
Less reliable for demanding tasks: It may be less reliable for tasks that require low latency (like competitive online gaming) or consistent speeds (like large file transfers or high-quality video conferencing, especially with multiple simultaneous users) due to potential congestion and signal fluctuation.
Wired is generally better: For the most stable and consistent experience crucial for professional remote work, a wired connection like Optimum's cable or fiber internet is typically the more dependable choice.
Yes, you most likely can, but availability can vary.
Optimum provides service to many multi-unit dwellings.
The actual availability in your specific building depends on whether the necessary Optimum infrastructure (cable or fiber lines) has been run to and through the building.
Some apartment buildings may have existing bulk-billing agreements with a specific provider, but you can usually choose your own if a different provider (like Optimum) has service available at your address.
This is a comparison of a dedicated wired connection versus a shared wireless one:
Fiber Internet uses light signals sent through glass strands (fiber-optic cables) run directly to your home, offering the fastest available speeds (often symmetrical: same upload and download speeds), lowest latency, and highest reliability.
5G Home Internet is a wireless service delivered via radio waves from a cellular tower. Speeds are generally slower, can vary based on factors like distance/obstructions, and upload speeds are typically much slower than download speeds.
Optimum offers a wider range of speeds, particularly with its fiber service, which can reach up to 8,000 Mbps (8 Gig). T-Mobile Home Internet (a type of 5G home internet) typically offers speeds in a range (e.g., 40 Mbps to 300 Mbps or more, depending on location and network) but its maximum speeds are generally lower and less consistent than Optimum's high-tier cable and fiber plans.
Optimum: Capable of much faster, multi-gig speeds, especially with fiber, offering greater speed consistency.
T-Mobile Home Internet (5G): Offers a decent speed for the price, but speeds fluctuate more and generally top out at a lower maximum compared to Optimum Fiber.
Yes, weather can affect 5G home internet performance.
5G uses radio waves, which can be weakened or disrupted by environmental factors. Heavy rain, dense snow, or even thick fog can interfere with the signal traveling between the cell tower and your home, potentially causing reduced speeds or intermittent service drops. Wired connections like fiber are much more resilient to these types of weather-related interferences.
99.9% reliability claim excludes outages caused by external events and scheduled maintenance.
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. Coverage varies based on normal use and building conditions. Actual range and performance can vary.
*8 Gig Fiber Internet is currently available in portions of NY, NJ & CT. Fiber Internet is not available in all areas. In some areas, Internet is delivered over cable network with different speeds. Enter your address to see availability in your area.