Optimum home internet: Everything you should know before signing up [telecom]

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By David Anders

Optimum is one of the newer cable internet providers on the block, introduced by parent company Altice in 2016 following an acquisition of Cablevision networks in the Northeast. Aside from its association with Altice and Cablevision, Optimum internet is known for fast speeds and fairly low introductory rates.

There's certainly more to the provider than that, however, and you'll want to know it all before signing up. So let's get right to what you came for: A thorough breakdown of Optimum's home internet service, and what you can expect if you decide to become a customer.