OPTIMUM VS AT&T INTERNET AIR
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300 MBPS INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 20 Mbps upload. Speeds, prices & availability vary by area. Enter your address to see speed availability in your area. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed. The speed of Internet packages with unlimited data will reduce during periods of local network congestion. Wireless speed, performance & availability sbjct to factors beyond Optimum's control.
300 Mbps Internet service auto-renews monthly at $25/mo. + 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.
Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet and AT&T Internet Air. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.
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.
Get BIG savings with Optimum vs AT&T
Don't pay more for less. Get Fiber-powered Internet with pricing designed to keep more money in your pocket.
| AT&T | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet [tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet and AT&T Internet Air. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.] | $25/mo | $60/mo |
| Internet + Unlimited Mobile [tooltip:Terms|Savings based on first year comparison of Optimum 300 Mbps Internet and 1 line of Unltd Mobile with AT&T Internet Air and 1 line AT&T Unlimited Starter. Autopay/Paperless discounts applied.] | $60/mo | $98/mo |
| Internet + Unlimited Mobile + TV [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.] | $85/mo | $182.99/mo |
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.
Optimum Fiber-powered Internet is faster &
more reliable than 5G Home Internet
AT&T Internet Air offers one-size-fits-all Internet with speeds that may vary. Optimum gives you the power to choose.
300 Mbps Internet
$25/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees.
5-year price lock
300 Mbps Internet service auto-renews monthly at $25/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 877-794-2724 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in WV. 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 INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 20 Mbps upload. Speeds, prices & availability vary by area. Enter your address to see speed availability in your area. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed. The speed of Internet packages with unlimited data will reduce during periods of local network congestion. Wireless speed, performance & availability sbjct to factors beyond Optimum's control.
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 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 Internet
$35/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees.
5-year price lock
500 Mbps Internet service auto-renews monthly at $35/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 877-794-2724 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in WV. 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 INTERNET: Up to 500 Mbps download/up to 20 Mbps upload. Speeds, prices & availability vary by area. Enter your address to see speed availability in your area. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed. The speed of Internet packages with unlimited data will reduce during periods of local network congestion. Wireless speed, performance & availability sbjct to factors beyond Optimum's control.
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 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 Internet
$45/mo.
w/ elig. $10 Auto Pay & Paperless Bill discount plus taxes and fees.
5-year price lock
1 Gig Internet service auto-renews monthly at $45/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 877-794-2724 or by logging into account at optimum.net. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in WV. 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.
1 GIG INTERNET: Up to 940 Mbps download/up to 35 Mbps upload. Speeds, prices & availability vary by area. Enter your address to see speed availability in your area. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed. The speed of Internet packages with unlimited data will reduce during periods of local network congestion. Wireless speed, performance & availability sbjct to factors beyond Optimum's control.
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 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.
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