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Optimum Internet Speed Test

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Optimum internet speeds and plans

PackageInternet typeSpeedPriceShop plans
300 Mbps InternetCableUp to 300 Mbps$40.00/mo.*
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500 Mbps InternetCable, fiberUp to 500 Mbps$60.00/mo.
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1 Gig InternetCable, fiberUp to 940 Mbps$60.00/mo.
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300 Mbps Fiber InternetFiberUp to 300 Mbps$40.00/mo.*
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500 Mbps Fiber InternetFiberUp to 500 Mbps$60.00/mo.
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1 Gig Fiber InternetFiberUp to 940 Mbps$60.00/mo.
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2 Gig Fiber InternetFiberUp to 2,000 Mbps$120.00/mo.§
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5 Gig Fiber InternetFiberUp to 5,000 Mbps$180.00/mo.
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8 Gig Fiber InternetFiberUp to 8,000 Mbps$280.00/mo.
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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 Outdated and faulty equipment cause slowdowns, as does heavy use of your local network while you run the test.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 speedAverage upload speedAverage latency
Optimum 133.74 Mbps17.61 Mbps25.74 ms
Verizon Home Internet 158.62 Mbps126.27 Mbps13.28 ms
120.28 Mbps312.38 Mbps24.67 ms
Spectrum 118.43 Mbps12.29 Mbps33.40 ms

How do Optimum advertised internet speeds compare to competitors?

SpeedPriceShop plans
Optimum 300–8,000 Mbps$40.00–$280.00/mo.View Plans
Verizon Home Internet 200–2,048 Mbps$49.99–$119.99/mo.View Plans
25–5,000 Mbps$55.00–$180.00/mo.§
Spectrum 300–1,000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)$49.99–$89.99/mo. for 12 mos.#View Plans

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How much internet speed do you need?

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What is a good internet speed?

Internet speedHow fast is this?What you can do
0–5 MbpsVery slowSend emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device
5–40 MbpsSlow to moderateStream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games
40–100 MbpsModerate to fastStream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices
100–500 MbpsVery fastStream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream
500–1,000+ MbpsExtremely fastStream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices
1,200–5,000 MbpsFaster than you needOperate 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.

Learn More About Internet Speeds

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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