Optimum television alternatives
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
3.7
(22)Price: $15.00 - $195.00/moSpeed: 100 Mbps - 940 MbpsChannels: 420+DVR storage hours: 150
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Who are Optimum’s competitors?
Optimum is a legacy cable provider, meaning it doesn't have a lot of direct competition from providers like Spectrum or Xfinity. Instead, its primary competition is from satellite TV providers DISH and DIRECTV or, in areas where fiber internet is available, Verizon Fios.
Verizon tends to be more reliable and receives higher customer satisfaction scores. We’d recommend most people go that route if they're bundling with internet. If you don't care about internet, you'll get more channels and a more traditional TV experience with satellite. However, promotions come and go all the time, so if you can get a better deal with Optimum, by all means, take advantage of it. You’ll still get an excellent TV and internet service.
Canceling Optimum service?
If you decide to cancel Optimum service and go with a competitor, all you need to do is return your rented equipment to an Optimum store (or mail it in). There are no cancelation fees or other penalties with Optimum—just call Optimum customer service and let them know you want to cancel. They’ll provide instructions on where to return your equipment.
Alternative providers
Spectrum
Staff rating
2.8
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $29.99 - $169.97
- 140+ channels
- n/a DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Verizon Fios
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.3
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $110.00
- 425+ channels
- 50+ DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
DIRECTV
Staff rating
4.1
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $48.99 - $134.99
- 350+ channels
- 200 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
DISH
Staff rating
4.3
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $56.99 - $137.99
- 330+ channels
- 125-500 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Sparklight
Staff rating
2.3
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $35.00 - $214.75
- 100+ channels
- 200 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Cox Communications
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
- 250+ channels
- 50–1000 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
WOW!
Staff rating
3.1
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $9.99 - $199.98
- n/a channels
- 50+ DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Xfinity
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $600.00
- 10+ channels
- 20+ DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, visit the provider's website.
Astound Broadband
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $135.89
- 302+ channels
- 125 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
WOW!
Staff rating
3.1
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $9.99 - $199.98
- n/a channels
- 50+ DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
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