What to know about Optimum
Cable and fiber in the New York area and 20 other states, including former Suddenlink areas. Altice USA changed its company name to Optimum Communications in 2025. Former Suddenlink areas now use the Optimum brand.
Optimum doesn’t reach every address in its states. Two homes on the same block can have different options. That’s why we check your exact address and compare Optimum with every other provider that serves it before you choose.
Optimum is a good fit for
- Homes in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area
- Former Suddenlink customers in states such as Texas, West Virginia and Louisiana
- Households that want to compare Optimum fiber with cable options
Speeds & connection types
Plans commonly start around 300 Mbps. Fiber areas can get multi-gig speeds. Your top available speed depends on your address. A specialist can tell you which plans you qualify for and today’s promotional prices.
States where Optimum offers service
Optimum serves parts of these 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
- West Virginia
Compare Optimum with other providers
These providers also serve parts of the same states. Depending on your street, one of them may be faster or cheaper:
