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Optimum sells four services, and your coast decides which menu you see
Optimum offers internet, TV, mobile, and home phone across a footprint split into two halves: the New York tri-state area and a group of central and western states that used to fly the Suddenlink flag.
Plan pricing is genuinely different between the two footprints, so the tier list at your address may not match your cousin’s three states over. Internet service is the anchor purchase here, because both TV and mobile are priced around having it. Our Optimum guide digs into the company behind the brand, including its 2025 rebrand from Altice USA.
Considering Optimum? Keep on reading to learn more about the provider’s plans and service options.
How much do Optimum internet plans cost?
Optimum East internet plans
Optimum Internet Plans and Pricing (East region)
| Package Name | Monthly Price | Download speeds up to | Upload speeds up to | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
300 Mbps Internet | $25/mo. | Up to 300 Mbps | Up to 20 Mbps | Cable-fiber |
500 Mbps Internet | $35/mo. | Up to 500 Mbps | Up to 20 Mbps | Cable-fiber |
1 Gig Internet | $45/mo. | Up to 940 Mbps | Up to 35 Mbps | Cable-fiber |
2 Gig Internet | $50/mo. | Up to 2000 Mbps | Up to 2000 Mbps | Fiber |
8 Gig Fiber Internet | $90/mo. | Up to 8000 Mbps | Up to 8000 Mbps | Fiber |
Optimum West internet plans
Optimum Internet Plans and Pricing (West region)
| Package Name | Monthly Price | Download speeds up to | Upload speeds up to | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
300 Mbps Internet | $30/mo. | Up to 300 Mbps | Up to 20 Mbps | Cable |
500 Mbps Internet | $40/mo. | Up to 500 Mbps | Up to 20 Mbps | Cable |
1 Gig Internet | $50/mo. | Up to 940 Mbps | Up to 35 Mbps | Cable |
Data effective as of post date.
Optimum runs two networks under one name. Cable addresses get download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps with uploads capped at 35 Mbps, while fiber addresses get matching speeds in both directions between 300–8,000 Mbps. You pay the same either way, which makes uploads the real dividing line — fiber or cable availability depends on what Optimum offers in your area.
Every plan includes unlimited data, no contract, and no early termination fee. Our Optimum internet page breaks down each tier in detail.
How much do Optimum TV plans cost?
Optimum TV Plans and Pricing
| Package Name | Monthly Price | Channel count |
|---|---|---|
Basic TV | $50/mo. for 1 year | 40+ |
Value TV | $100/mo. for 1 year | 125+ |
Select TV | $120/mo. for 1 year | 200+ |
Premier TV | $140/mo. for 1 year | 250+ |
Entertainment TV | $30/mo. | 80+ |
Extra TV | $80/mo. for 1 year | 125+ |
Everything TV | $135/mo. for 1 year | 200+ |
Data effective as of post date.
Optimum TV is an add-on, not a standalone product — every package requires an active internet plan, so budget for both. The West region offers four tiers from a local-channels-only starter up to a 50–250+ channel lineup with HBO, STARZ, and SHOWTIME folded in. The East region has three tiers instead.
That East structure exists for a reason: Optimum won the ability to sell packages without regional sports networks, so the sports channels are available on the top tier and non-sports households can skip them. Cloud DVR lets you watch countless shows and live programming on demand for later. See our Optimum cable TV page for the full tier comparison.
How much do Optimum phone plans cost?
Optimum Mobile Plans and Pricing
| Package Name | Monthly Price |
|---|---|
Unlimited | $30/mo. per line |
Unlimited Max | $40/mo. per line |
Data effective as of post date.
Optimum Mobile’s plans run on T-Mobile’s network and offer two Unlimited options. Read the fine print on the headline rates, though — the lowest per-line prices assume five lines and an Optimum internet plan. Single-line pricing is meaningfully higher, and “Unlimited” refers to unlimited talk and text, with full-speed data being capped on those plans.
Bundling cuts both ways. Adding a mobile line can knock some money per month off your internet bill, but keeping a mobile line without Optimum internet adds a monthly surcharge to each one. Home phone service is also available. Our Optimum Mobile page covers the lineup.
Optimum plans FAQ
What is the cheapest Optimum plan?
The cheapest standalone service is Optimum's entry-level 300 Mbps internet plan. TV and mobile both price cheapest as add-ons to an internet plan rather than on their own.
Does Optimum require a contract?
No. Optimum plans are no-contract, and the company doesn't charge early termination fees, activation fees, or data overage fees. Self-install is free where available; professional installation costs $100 and is waived with a TV or mobile bundle.
Is Optimum internet fiber or cable?
Both, depending on your address. Optimum is building fiber for new construction while continuing to invest in its existing hybrid fiber-coaxial network, with a public goal of multi-gig capability across 65% of its footprint by 2028. There's no coax shutdown on the roadmap.
Do you need Optimum internet to get Optimum TV?
Yes. Every Optimum TV package requires an active internet plan, so compare the combined monthly cost rather than the TV price alone.
CableTV.com editors created this article using original analysis and proprietary inputs, with AI tools assisting in drafting. The final content was reviewed and edited for accuracy and quality.
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