Optimum bundles and pricing
Optimum has three types of bundles:
- Internet and TV ($74.99–$119.99/mo.)
- Internet and phone ($49.99–$79.99/mo.)
- Internet, TV, and phone ($74.99–$129.99/mo.)
Let’s look at each bundle type individually.
*for 1 year. Plus taxes, equipment charges and fees.
Of Optimum’s eight internet and TV double-play bundles, you’ll find the best value in Optimum Select TV + Optimum 400. For $99.99 a month, it has 340+ channels, 400 Mbps download speeds, 40 Mbps upload speeds, and no data cap.
But if you can live in Brooklyn, you can probably get RCN’s Signature TV + Gig Internet bundle ($64.99 per month). It has 297+ channels (including SHOWTIME® and TMC), 940 Mbps download speeds, 20 Mbps upload speeds, and no data cap. That beats the pants off of Optimum.
Do you already have TV service but still need internet and home phone? Our next set of bundles will appeal to you.
*for 1 year. Plus taxes, equipment charges and fees.
**Unlimited calls are to US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands only.
In our Optimum internet review, we recommend Optimum 300 ($39.99 a month, 300 Mbps). For an additional $10 monthly, you can add Optimum’s home phone service with unlimited calls to the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. If you need a landline or you have family and friends in those countries, that’s a good deal.
But heads up, Connecticut residents: You’re likely eligible for Frontier’s FiOS 500/500 + Digital Voice. It’s a fiber plan, so it has 500 Mbps download and upload speeds. The calling area, however, is only “unlimited nationwide”—so you won’t be able to bug your relatives in the US Virgin Islands. But, since fiber is the Cadillac of internet connections, this is a super sweet deal at only $49.99 per month.
*for 1 year. Plus taxes, equipment charges and fees.
**Unlimited calls are to US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands only.
Oh, you just have to have it all, don’tcha? Internet, TV, and a retro-hip home phone. Okay, then. Optimum Select TV + Optimum 400 + Phone ($109.99 per month) is whatcha want.
This bundle has the same 340+ channels and 400 Mbps as our double-play recommendation but with unlimited calling to the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands for an additional $10.00 per month. And . . . presto! Bugging your relatives is back on the table.
Alternatively, Xfinity’s Signature Triple Play with Extreme Pro Internet has 210+ channels, 1,000 Mbps download speeds, 10 Mbps upload speeds, unlimited nationwide calling, and a 1 TB data cap for $129.99 a month. If internet speed is more important to you than channel count, jump on this Xfinity bundle. It’s available almost everywhere you can get Optimum.
Finally, those in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, and Westchester can get RCN’s sweet Signature TV + Gig Internet + Unlimited Phone bundle with 297+ channels (with SHOWTIME® and TMC), 940 Mbps download speeds, 20 Mbps upload speeds, unlimited nationwide calls, and no data cap for $89.99 per month.
This RCN deal is an excellent value. Get it if you can. And act fast so you can get the first three months free.
Optimum deals when you bundle
One cool thing about Optimum is that it periodically offers deals for current and new customers. We found a few that might float your boat.
Optimum deals for new customers
- Pop-up deal: When you first visit Optimum’s site, watch for a pop-up offering $10 off your first month when you order online.
- Free installation: For a limited time, Optimum will waive the installation fee on select packages and bundles.
Optimum deals for current customers
- Bundle Internet & TV: 200 Mbps internet, 220+ channels, SHOWTIME® free for a year, and cloud DVR for $74.99/mo.—plus a $100 Amazon gift card.
- Price for Life: Upgrade your speed now and Optimum will lock in your payment for as long as you have your plan.
- Free premium channels: Select TV plan includes STARZ® ENCORE. Premier plan includes HBO MAX, SHOWTIME, and STARZ.
