Optimum Speed Test - Check Altice Internet Speed
Test your Optimum internet speed in United States
www.optimum.comOptimum is a cable and fiber internet provider serving 5 million customers in the New York tri-state area, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Owned by Altice USA, Optimum offers cable speeds up to 1 Gbps and fiber up to 5 Gbps. Test your Optimum connection to measure actual download, upload, and latency performance.
About Optimum
Optimum is the consumer brand of Altice USA, formed from the merger of Cablevision and Suddenlink. Headquartered in Long Island City, New York, Optimum serves approximately 5 million customers primarily in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and parts of Pennsylvania.
The company uses DOCSIS 3.1 cable technology and is expanding fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) in its footprint with multi-gigabit speeds. Optimum competes directly with Verizon Fios in the Northeast market. The company also offers Optimum Mobile, a wireless service using T-Mobile's network.
Optimum Plans and Services
Optimum offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
Optimum internet plans range from $40 to $150 per month. Cable plans include 300 Mbps at $40, 500 Mbps at $60, and 1 Gig at $80. Optimum Fiber offers 2 Gig at $100 and 5 Gig at $150 where available. Prices shown are promotional rates for new customers. Equipment included with all plans. Optimum TV and Optimum Mobile can be bundled for additional savings. No annual contracts required on most plans.
Optimum Internet Plans
| Plan | Speed | Price | Features |
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| Optimum 300 cable | 300 Mbps | $40/month |
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| Optimum 500 cable | 500 Mbps | $60/month |
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| Optimum 1 Gig cable | 1000 Mbps | $80/month |
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| Optimum Fiber 2 Gig fiber | 2000 Mbps | $100/month |
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| Optimum Fiber 5 Gig fiber | 5000 Mbps | $150/month |
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Prices and availability may vary by location. Contact Optimum for current offers.
Test Your Optimum Speed
Run a free speed test to check if Optimum delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against Optimum advertised speeds above.
Optimum Speed Test FAQ
How fast is Optimum internet?
Optimum offers cable speeds from 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps and fiber speeds up to 5 Gbps. Cable plans use DOCSIS 3.1 technology with upload speeds of 20-35 Mbps. Optimum Fiber provides symmetrical speeds where 2 Gig and 5 Gig plans deliver equal upload and download. Cable speeds can vary during peak evening hours due to shared bandwidth. Fiber provides consistent performance. Run a speed test to check your actual Optimum connection speed.
Is Optimum Fiber available in my area?
Optimum Fiber (FTTH) is expanding across the company's service footprint in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Availability depends on your specific address and whether fiber construction has reached your neighborhood. Check availability at optimum.com using your address. If fiber is not yet available, Optimum cable plans offer up to 1 Gbps download using DOCSIS 3.1 technology.
How do I test my Optimum speed?
Use the speed test tool on this page to measure your Optimum download speed, upload speed, and ping latency. For accurate results, connect directly to the Optimum gateway via ethernet cable. Close background applications and test at different times since cable speeds may vary during peak evening hours between 7pm and 11pm. The test takes approximately 30 seconds and works on any device.
How does Optimum compare to Verizon Fios?
Optimum and Verizon Fios compete directly in the Northeast market. Fios offers symmetrical fiber speeds across its entire footprint, while Optimum provides a mix of cable and fiber depending on your address. Optimum Fiber matches Fios speeds where available. Optimum cable plans offer competitive pricing but lower upload speeds than Fios fiber. Compare specific plans and pricing at your address, as promotional offers vary significantly.