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How much is Optimum internet?
Optimum's standard internet prices are $35 a month for 300 Mbps, $45 for 500 Mbps and $55 for 1 Gig, each with the Auto Pay and paperless discount, as of October 28, 2026.[1] Online offers that day were lower: 500 Mbps for $25 and 1 Gig for $45, plus taxes and fees.[1] The discounts have conditions, and promo prices rise.
| Plan | Online offer | Standard price | Speeds listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Mbps | $35 | $35 | Up to 300 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up[1] |
| 500 Mbps | $25 | $45 | Up to 500 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up[1] |
| 1 Gig | $45 | $55 | Up to 940 Mbps down, 35 Mbps up[1] |
Prices per month as of October 28, 2026, before taxes and fees, with the Auto Pay and paperless discount applied; new residential customers only.[1] Where Optimum has built fiber, the same tiers upload as fast as they download, and multi-gig plans up to 8 Gig exist in select areas.[1]
What to read before you order:
- The $10 Auto Pay and paperless discount needs payment from a checking account; a credit card gets no discount.[1]
- The 300 Mbps and 500 Mbps promo prices hold for 12 months and the 1 Gig price for 36 months; after that, Optimum says the price rises no more than $15 a month per year until it reaches the standard rate.[1]
- The gateway is $0 for 12 months, then can rise by up to $5 a month per year.[1]
- There are no data caps, and self-setup is free.[1]
Optimum serves 21 states, and plans, speeds and prices vary by address.[1]
If Verizon Fios also reaches your street, our Verizon Fios vs Optimum guide compares the two after the promo year. To see every provider the FCC lists near you, use our ZIP code internet availability checker and call to compare current offers at your address.
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Sources
- Optimum Internet plans. Optimum, Optimum Internet plans, accessed October 28, 2026. Standard and online prices, speed tiers, discount conditions, promo lengths and step-ups, gateway terms, data caps, self-setup and the 21-state footprint on that date. ↩
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