Is Optimum available in my area?

Optimum offers cable service in parts of NE, KS, CO, WY, TX, AZ, MO. We track it in 15 cities — see the availability table above for FCC-reported coverage by city, and confirm your exact address with the provider.

How much does Optimum internet cost?

Optimum plans range from $40/mo to $80/mo depending on speed tier. Prices are the provider's published intro rates and can vary by location and promotion.

What is the fastest Optimum plan?

The fastest Optimum plan we track is Optimum 1 Gig, at up to 940 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, for $80/mo.

Does Optimum require a contract?

No — Optimum's plans we track carry no annual contract.

Does Optimum have data caps?

The Optimum plans we track advertise unlimited data.

Optimum Internet Plans & Pricing 2026

Optimum offers cable internet with broad availability in towns and cities across its footprint, delivering high download speeds over existing cable infrastructure. Upload speeds are slower than fiber, and promotional pricing rises after the introductory period.

Plans

Plan	Download	Upload	Intro price	Regular	Contract	Data
Optimum 300	300 Mbps	20 Mbps	$40/mo	$70/mo	None	Unlimited
Optimum 500	500 Mbps	20 Mbps	$60/mo	$90/mo	None	Unlimited
Optimum 1 Gig	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	$80/mo	$110/mo	None	Unlimited

Pros

Widely available in cabled neighborhoods
High download speeds
Bundling options available

Cons

Upload speeds much slower than download
Price increases after promo period
Equipment fees may apply

Where Optimum is available

City	FCC availability	Details
Lubbock, TX	84%	Is Optimum available in Lubbock? →
Flagstaff, AZ	57%	Is Optimum available in Flagstaff? →
Joplin, MO	15%	Is Optimum available in Joplin? →
Austin, TX	9%	Is Optimum available in Austin? →
Dallas, TX	2%	Is Optimum available in Dallas? →
Houston, TX	2%	Is Optimum available in Houston? →
Lincoln, NE	—	Is Optimum available in Lincoln? →
Casper, WY	—	Is Optimum available in Casper? →
Laramie, WY	—	Is Optimum available in Laramie? →
Gillette, WY	—	Is Optimum available in Gillette? →
Emporia, KS	—	Is Optimum available in Emporia? →
Garden City, KS	—	Is Optimum available in Garden City? →
Dodge City, KS	—	Is Optimum available in Dodge City? →
Grand Junction, CO	—	Is Optimum available in Grand Junction? →
San Antonio, TX	—	Is Optimum available in San Antonio? →

Percentages are county-level shares of serviceable locations per FCC Broadband Data Collection filings — how we compute availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Optimum available in my area?: Optimum offers cable service in parts of NE, KS, CO, WY, TX, AZ, MO. We track it in 15 cities — see the availability table above for FCC-reported coverage by city, and confirm your exact address with the provider.
How much does Optimum internet cost?: Optimum plans range from $40/mo to $80/mo depending on speed tier. Prices are the provider's published intro rates and can vary by location and promotion.
What is the fastest Optimum plan?: The fastest Optimum plan we track is Optimum 1 Gig, at up to 940 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, for $80/mo.
Does Optimum require a contract?: No — Optimum's plans we track carry no annual contract.
Does Optimum have data caps?: The Optimum plans we track advertise unlimited data.

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Data last reviewed: July 2026 · Sourced from FCC filings and ISP-verified submissions