Optimum at a glance
- Connection
- Cable & fiber
- Starting price
- From about $25/mo (with 5-year price lock in many areas)
- Availability
- NY/NJ/CT tri-state + TX & other pockets (~9 states)
- Top bundle perk
- 5-year price lock + 3 months free + HBO Max for a year
- Contracts
- No-contract; price-lock plans available
Optimum (an Altice brand) competes aggressively on price, with some of the lowest entry rates in the market — plans from about $25/month — backed by a 5-year price lock in many areas, months of free service, and a year of HBO Max on select offers.
Optimum's footprint is concentrated in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tri-state area plus parts of Texas, West Virginia, Arkansas and a few other states. It runs both cable and an expanding fiber network. Its value pitch is simple: low price, locked for years. Below are the plans and offers; see our complete bundling guide for context.
Optimum plans & pricing
Optimum's pricing is among the lowest in the market, especially on entry tiers, and the 5-year price lock (where available) is a standout.
| Plan type | Typical speed | Starting price* |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum 300 | 300 Mbps | from ~$25/mo |
| Optimum 500 | 500 Mbps | ~$40/mo |
| Optimum 1 Gig | 1 Gig | ~$60/mo |
| Optimum 5 Gig (fiber) | 5 Gig | ~$90–$180/mo |
*Starting/promotional prices with typical conditions (autopay, etc.), illustrative and varying by address. Promotions change frequently — confirm current pricing for your location.
Optimum bundle offers & promotions
Optimum's bundle offers lean on price stability and freebies:
- 5-year price guarantee in many areas — rare price stability
- 3 months free internet on select plans (e.g., 1 Gig)
- HBO Max included for 1 year on select offers
- Optimum Mobile savings when bundled
- Free-iPhone and $200-off promos on select plans
💰 Best current Optimum perk
The 5-year price guarantee is the headline — most providers raise prices after 12 months, while Optimum locks the rate for years in many areas. Layer on 3 months free and a year of HBO Max and the first-year value is strong. Confirm the price lock applies at your address.
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Optimum pros and cons
✓ Strengths
- Among the lowest entry prices (~$25/mo)
- 5-year price lock in many areas
- 3 months free + HBO Max year on select plans
- Expanding fiber network
- Optimum Mobile bundle savings
- No-contract options
✗ Trade-offs
- Limited footprint (~9 states)
- Mixed customer-service reputation historically
- Cable speeds for uploads outside fiber areas
- Best perks vary by market
- Some promos require specific plans
Where Optimum is available
Optimum is concentrated in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area plus parts of Texas, West Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oklahoma — roughly 9 states. Check your ZIP to confirm Optimum serves your address and whether fiber is available.
How to get the best Optimum bundle
- Check availability first. Optimum's plans and pricing depend on your exact address — enter your ZIP to confirm what's offered where you live.
- Compare the all-in price, including equipment and fees, not just the headline rate.
- Ask the after-promo price so year two doesn't surprise you.
- Stack the bundle perks — ask whether the 5-year price lock applies at your address, then add the free months and HBO Max offer.
- Talk to a free advisor who can line Optimum up against the other providers at your address so you're choosing with full information.
Frequently asked questions
Optimum is among the cheapest, starting around $25/month for 300 Mbps, with 500 Mbps around $40, 1 Gig around $60, and multi-gig fiber higher. Many areas qualify for a 5-year price lock, and select plans add 3 months free.
In many service areas, Optimum locks your internet rate for 5 years — meaning no year-two price hike, which is unusual among cable providers. Availability of the price lock varies by address, so confirm it applies to you.
Yes, partly — while it's strongest in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area, Optimum also serves parts of Texas, West Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oklahoma. Check your ZIP to confirm.
On select offers, Optimum includes HBO Max free for one year. Promotions change, so confirm the current offer at signup for your address.
Yes — Optimum is expanding its fiber network, with multi-gig plans (up to 5 Gig) in fiber areas. Where fiber isn't built out, service is cable. Check your ZIP to see which is available at your home.