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Optimum
Optimum is a fiber internet provider available in 14 states. Plans start at $40/mo for 300 Mbps, up to 5 Gig. Our editors score it 74/100.
Fiber-fast Optimum 1 Gig and 5 Gig in the Tri-State and growing markets.
Updated July 2026 · Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (December 31, 2025)
Editor Score
How we scored this →74/100
Parent company: Altice USA
Available in 14 states
Provider details verified: Our take
Optimum has gotten aggressive on price to win customers back, with low fiber and cable intro rates. Service reputation is mixed, so lock in the terms.
Choose Optimum if…
- You want an aggressive intro price on fiber or cable in the Optimum footprint.
Skip it if…
- You've been burned by mixed service reviews and want to avoid surprises.
Pros
- Low intro rates — Aggressive promo pricing to win new customers.
Cons
- Mixed service reputation — Confirm terms carefully on the call.
Editor's picks
How we chooseOur pick · Best value
Optimum 300
$40/mo300 Mbps
Our pick · Best overall
Optimum 5 Gig
$280/mo5 Gig
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Call about Optimum plans · (877) 522-2595Visit optimum.comEditor's pickBest value across Optimum plans
Optimum 1 Gig
940 Mbpsdownload
$70/mo
- Symmetrical
- No data caps
- Smart router included
All Optimum plans
Plan details last verified:| Plan | Speed | Price | Contract | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Optimum 300 Fiber Verified Apr 16, 2026 | 300 Mbps ↑ 300 Mbps | $40/mo | No contract | Order |
Optimum 1 Gig Fiber Verified Apr 16, 2026 | 940 Mbps ↑ 940 Mbps | $70/mo | No contract | Order |
Optimum 5 Gig Fiber Verified Apr 16, 2026 | 5 Gig ↑ 5 Gig | $280/mo | No contract | Order |
Optimum 300
Fiber
- Speed
- 300 Mbps · ↑ 300 Mbps
- Price
- $40/mo
- Contract
- No contract
Verified Apr 16, 2026
Optimum 1 Gig
Fiber
- Speed
- 940 Mbps · ↑ 940 Mbps
- Price
- $70/mo
- Contract
- No contract
Verified Apr 16, 2026
Optimum 5 Gig
Fiber
- Speed
- 5 Gig · ↑ 5 Gig
- Price
- $280/mo
- Contract
- No contract
Verified Apr 16, 2026
Why pick Optimum
- Fiber-grade speeds and symmetrical uploads where available
- 3 active plans from $40 / mo
- Real-time availability check by ZIP and street address
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