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What do you get with Optimum Internet?
Optimum sells three residential internet tiers: 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps and 1 Gig, all delivered over its fiber-powered network. Every tier comes with unlimited data and no caps, no annual contract, free self-setup, and a price lock that holds your monthly rate for five years. In select areas Optimum also offers multi-gig speeds up to 8 Gig; those are address-specific, so ask on the call if you need more than a gig. The plan cards above list what each tier costs and delivers.
How much does Optimum Internet cost?
Advertised prices run $30/mo for 300 Mbps, $40/mo for 500 Mbps and $50/mo for 1 Gig. Those figures already include a $10/mo discount for enrolling in Auto Pay and Paperless Billing, so budget $10 more if you would rather not; taxes and fees are extra. The price is locked for 60 months, and after that Optimum says it will rise by no more than $15/mo per year until it reaches standard rates. The internet gateway is $0/mo for the first 12 months, then can rise by up to $5/mo per year. Optimum also backs new service with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Is Optimum available at my address?
Optimum serves 21 states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. In sixteen of those states the network used to operate as Suddenlink; the Suddenlink brand was retired in August 2022 and the same lines now sell as Optimum. Availability is by address, not by state, so the quickest answer is one free call — we check Optimum and every other provider we compare at your address together. You can also browse our internet provider comparison or your state page for the other options nearby.
Which Optimum speed should you choose?
300 Mbps covers streaming, video calls and everyday browsing for a small household. 500 Mbps gives a family with several simultaneous streams and a work-from-home connection more headroom. 1 Gig — up to 940 Mbps download on a wired connection — is the pick for large households, 4K on multiple screens, big downloads and serious gaming. Upload speeds are lower than download on all three tiers (up to 20 Mbps on the 300 and 500 plans, up to 35 Mbps on 1 Gig), which is worth knowing if you upload large files or run cameras. Tell us how your home uses the connection and we will match the tier on the call.
Can I bundle Optimum Internet with TV or mobile?
Yes. Optimum sells its own TV service and Optimum Mobile, and pairing them with internet puts everything on one bill. Bundle pricing and any promotional cards change often and depend on your address, so we confirm the current bundle offer when we check availability. If Optimum does not serve you, our internet and TV bundles page covers the providers that can.
What to know before you order
- No annual contract. Service renews monthly and can be cancelled at any time; a 60-day money-back guarantee applies to new service.
- The advertised price assumes Auto Pay and Paperless Billing. Both must be maintained to keep the $10/mo discount.
- The price lock is five years. After 60 months the rate can rise by up to $15/mo per year until it reaches standard pricing.
- Gateway fee steps up after year one. $0/mo for 12 months, then no more than $5/mo per year.
- New residential customers. Promotional pricing is for new customers in good standing and is not available in all areas.
- Speeds are wired maximums. Actual speeds, especially over Wi-Fi, vary and are not guaranteed.
Plans and prices as of 29-Sep-2026. Promotional offers change frequently — confirm current pricing, fees and terms for your address on the call.
Common questions about Optimum Internet
How much does Optimum Internet cost per month?
Advertised prices are $30/mo for 300 Mbps, $40/mo for 500 Mbps and $50/mo for 1 Gig, each with the price locked for five years. Those prices include a $10/mo Auto Pay and Paperless Billing discount; taxes and fees are extra. Call and we will give you the all-in figure for your address.
Is Suddenlink the same as Optimum?
Yes. Suddenlink was rebranded as Optimum starting in August 2022 and the Suddenlink name is retired. If you had Suddenlink service in Texas, Louisiana, West Virginia, Arkansas or any of the other former Suddenlink states, the network at your address now sells as Optimum. Optimum’s parent company, formerly Altice USA, renamed itself Optimum Communications in November 2025.
Does Optimum require a contract?
No. Optimum Internet has no annual contract; service renews monthly and can be cancelled at any time. New service is also covered by a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Does Optimum Internet have data caps?
No. Optimum advertises unlimited data with no caps on every internet plan.
What speeds does Optimum offer?
Three main tiers: 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps and 1 Gig (up to 940 Mbps download on a wired connection). Upload speeds are up to 20 Mbps on the 300 and 500 plans and up to 35 Mbps on 1 Gig. Multi-gig speeds up to 8 Gig are sold in select areas only; call and we will check what your address supports.
What is the Optimum 5-year price lock?
The monthly rate you sign up at is held for 60 months. After that, Optimum says the price will rise by no more than $15/mo per year until it reaches standard rates. The lock covers the internet plan price; equipment, taxes and fees are separate.
Where is Optimum available?
In 21 states across the South, Midwest, West and Northeast, including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, West Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Availability is by address, so the fastest way to know is to call and let us check.
Is HomeLinkd part of Optimum?
No. HomeLinkd is an independent comparison service, not Optimum or any other provider. We compare providers and help you order the plan that fits, at the provider’s advertised price, and it costs you nothing to use us.