As you can see, Optimum internet packages cover a wide range of speeds, and they are all unlimited and don’t require you to sign a contract.
At the time of writing this review, Optimum Fiber internet service is available to roughly 1 million homes. If you’re among them, then Optimum’s value proposition is much higher because you get to enjoy the same download and upload speeds.
Those who are limited to Optimum plans for cable internet can get high download speeds at reasonable prices, but upload speeds always leave a lot to be desired. For example, the Optimum 1 Gig plan, which costs $79.99 per month, offers the maximum upload speed of only 35 Mbps, and that’s really not much at all in the day and age of high-definition video conferencing.
That’s why we think it makes more sense to go with the more balanced Optimum 300 plan instead. For just $39.99 per month, you can get 20 Mbps upload speed and 300 Mbps download speed. A plan like this should be more than enough for all regular users, and it can handle even multiple household members watching Netflix at the same time.
Another great option is the Optimum Advantage Internet plan. This plan is available only to select groups of customers, including households with students, seniors, and veterans. It costs $14.99 a month and comes with free installation and equipment. There are also discounted Optimum internet plans for existing customers, so keep that in mind if you decide to become one. Business customers can choose from Optimum Business plans, all of which come with 24/7 dedicated business support.
The good news is that you always get what you pay for, at least according to FFC’s Fixed Broadband Report, which revealed that Optimum customers on average received 114.21 percent of the Optimum internet speeds that they were advertised.
