Optimum Internet Speed Test

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Optimum internet speeds and plans

Plan	Price*	Download Speed	Connection Type
300 Mbps Internet	$35/mo.	Up to 300Mbps	Coax or fiber
500 Mbps Internet	$25/mo.	Up to 500Mbps	Coax or fiber
1 Gig Internet	$45/mo.	Up to 940Mbps	Coax or fiber
2 Gig Internet	$65/mo.	Up to 2,000Mbps	Fiber
8 Gig Fiber Internet	$90/mo.	Up to 8,000Mbps	Fiber

* Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.

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Optimum average internet speed test results:

Average download speed: 133.74 Mbps

Average upload speed: 17.61 Mbps

Average latency: 25.74 ms

Total speed tests: 45,423

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Why is my Optimum internet speed slower than advertised?

Your speeds can be slower than your plan’s advertised speeds for several reasons. Outdated and faulty equipment cause slowdowns, as does heavy use of your local network while you run the test. Your provider may face internal issues during the test, or there could be a traffic jam between you and the test server.

How do Optimum internet speed test results compare to competitors?

Average download speed	Average upload speed	Average latency
133.74 Mbps	17.61 Mbps	25.74 ms
158.62 Mbps	126.27 Mbps	13.28 ms
120.28 Mbps	312.38 Mbps	24.67 ms
118.43 Mbps	12.29 Mbps	33.40 ms

How do Optimum advertised internet speeds compare to competitors?

Speed	Price range	Shop plans
300–8,000 Mbps	$30–$90/mo. ^Disclaimers	View Plans
200–2,048 Mbps	$49.99–$119.99/mo. ^Disclaimers	View Plans
25–5,000 Mbps	$55–$180/mo. ^Disclaimers	Zip code View Plans
300–1,000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	$49.99–$89.99/mo. ^{for 12 mos.} ^Disclaimers	View Plans

* Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

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What is a good internet speed?

Internet speed	How fast is this?	What you can do
0–5 Mbps	Very slow	Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device
5–40 Mbps	Slow to moderate	Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games
40–100 Mbps	Moderate to fast	Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices
100–500 Mbps	Very fast	Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream
500–1,000+ Mbps	Extremely fast	Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices
1,200–5,000 Mbps	Faster than you need	Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time

About our Optimum internet speed test

The Optimum internet speed measures three things:

Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.

Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.

Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.

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How does the Optimum internet speed test work?

First, the test client on your device determines your location and finds the closest server. It then sends a tiny bit of data to the remote server, which sends a bit of data back to the client. The client records the amount of time the exchange used and then repeats the test a few more times. The test ends, and the client presents the lowest roundtrip measurement in milliseconds. This is your latency.

Next, the client establishes multiple connections (called threads) to the remote server and requests test data. As the client downloads this data, it measures the speed and makes adjustments as necessary—like opening more threads and requesting more data—to maximize the full bandwidth of your internet connection. The test ends at the predetermined time, and the client presents your current download bandwidth in megabits per second.

The upload test works in reverse: the client sends test data to the server and takes measurements. The test ends at the predetermined time, and the client presents your current upload bandwidth in megabits per second.

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Plans disclaimers

Optimum internet disclaimers

Plan	Disclaimer
300 Mbps Internet	w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas.
500 Mbps Internet	w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas.
1 Gig Internet	w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection up to 940 Mbps. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Gift card: Terms & conditions apply. See optimum.com for details.
2 Gig Internet	w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Gift card: Terms & conditions apply. See optimum.com for details.
8 Gig Fiber Internet	w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Gift card: Terms & conditions apply. See optimum.com for details.

Verizon internet disclaimers

Plan	Disclaimer
5G Home	Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Consumer data usage is subject to the usage restrictions set forth in Verizon's terms of service; visit: https://www.verizon.com/support/customer-agreement/ for more information about 5G Home and LTE Home Internet or https://www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/verizon-customer-agreement for Fios internet.
5G Home Plus	Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Consumer data usage is subject to the usage restrictions set forth in Verizon's terms of service; visit: https://www.verizon.com/support/customer-agreement/ for more information about 5G Home and LTE Home Internet or https://www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/verizon-customer-agreement for Fios internet.
5G Home Ultimate
Fios 300 Mbps	Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Consumer data usage is subject to the usage restrictions set forth in Verizon's terms of service; visit: https://www.verizon.com/support/customer-agreement/ for more information about 5G Home and LTE Home Internet or https://www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/verizon-customer-agreement for Fios internet.
Fios 500 Mbps	Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Consumer data usage is subject to the usage restrictions set forth in Verizon's terms of service; visit: https://www.verizon.com/support/customer-agreement/ for more information about 5G Home and LTE Home Internet or https://www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/verizon-customer-agreement for Fios internet.
Fios 1 Gig	Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Consumer data usage is subject to the usage restrictions set forth in Verizon's terms of service; visit: https://www.verizon.com/support/customer-agreement/ for more information about 5G Home and LTE Home Internet or https://www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/verizon-customer-agreement for Fios internet.
Fios 2 Gig	Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Consumer data usage is subject to the usage restrictions set forth in Verizon's terms of service; visit: https://www.verizon.com/support/customer-agreement/ for more information about 5G Home and LTE Home Internet or https://www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/verizon-customer-agreement for Fios internet.
Fios 5 Gig	Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. 5 year price lock. Consumer data usage is subject to the usage restrictions set forth in Verizon's terms of service; visit: https://www.verizon.com/support/customer-agreement/ for more information about 5G Home and LTE Home Internet or https://www.verizon.com/about/terms-conditions/verizon-customer-agreement for Fios internet.
Verizon Home Internet Lite Extra	4 year price lock guarantee. Verizon Home Internet Lite: Verizon Home Internet Lite Extra plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid Verizon mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Availability varies. Subject to credit approval.

AT&T internet disclaimers

Plan	Disclaimer
AT&T Fiber Internet 300	Price + taxes and fees for new customers in select markets after discounts w/elig Autopay & paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills.
AT&T Fiber Internet 500	Price + taxes and fees for new customers in select markets after discounts w/elig Autopay & paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills.
AT&T Fiber Internet 1000	Price + taxes and fees for new customers in select markets after discounts w/elig Autopay & paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills.
AT&T Fiber Internet 5000	Limited availability in select areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5 GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
AT&T Internet Air	Includes $10 off with AutoPay and Paperless Bill

Spectrum internet disclaimers

Plan	Disclaimer
Spectrum Internet® 100	Limited-time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days). Standard rates apply after promo period or service change. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Activation fee additional; taxes may apply. Gig speeds require a compatible modem; see spectrum.net/modem for list. Terms and conditions apply, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Spectrum Internet® is powered by fiber and connected to the premises by coaxial lines.
Spectrum Internet® 500	Limited-time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days). Standard rates apply after promo period or service change. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Activation fee additional; taxes may apply. Gig speeds require a compatible modem; see spectrum.net/modem for list. Terms and conditions apply, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Spectrum Internet® is powered by fiber and connected to the premises by coaxial lines.
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig	Limited-time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days). Standard rates apply after promo period or service change. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Activation fee additional; taxes may apply. Gig speeds require a compatible modem; see spectrum.net/modem for list. Terms and conditions apply, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Spectrum Internet® is powered by fiber and connected to the premises by coaxial lines.
Spectrum Internet® 2 Gig	Limited-time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days). Standard rates apply after promo period or service change. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Activation fee additional; taxes may apply. Gig speeds require a compatible modem; see spectrum.net/modem for list. Terms and conditions apply, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Spectrum Internet® is powered by fiber and connected to the premises by coaxial lines.
Spectrum Internet® 7 Gig	Limited-time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days). Standard rates apply after promo period or service change. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Activation fee additional; taxes may apply. Gig speeds require a compatible modem; see spectrum.net/modem for list. Terms and conditions apply, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Spectrum Internet® is powered by fiber and connected to the premises by coaxial lines.

Sources

1. Altice USA, “Optimum Introduces 5 Gig Fiber Internet, Delivering the Fastest Fiber Internet Speeds in the New York Tri-State Area,” May 18, 2022. Accessed August 10, 2022.