Optimum vs. COX: Which Internet Provider Is Better?

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8 GIG FIBER INTERNET

8 Gig Fiber Internet service auto-renews monthly at $90/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ and WV. Price reflects $10/mo. off with Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking account and customer must maintain both. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing are not eligible for promotion. Account with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined with other offers, is limited to advertised level of service, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions and conditions apply.

8 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 8 Gbps download/up to 8 Gbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.

Internet Equipment, Taxes & Fees: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway included with offer where applicable. Limit 1 per household. Minimum system requirements and equipment configurations apply. For other services and supplies (additional equipment, installation, paper bill, device protection, and miscellaneous services), taxes may apply.

$50 Gift Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above.

GIFT CARD: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promotion within the past 12 months. Must maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation in order to receive Virtual Account/Card. Card will be delivered after 90-day period virtually unless customer elects physical card, which will be mailed 4-6 weeks after 90-day period. Limit 1 per customer. Virtual Account/ Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Cards and Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.

60-Day Money-Back Guarantee: 60-day money-back guarantee applies only to eligible Internet monthly service charges. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive refund. Customers with remaining balances may receive bill credit. Additional terms and restrictions apply

60-Day Installation Reimbursement: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of eligible competitor installation charges up to applicable limits. Customer must provide qualifying documentation within required timeframe. Eligible customers receive a virtual prepaid card after validation. Additional terms and conditions apply,

Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance without notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.

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2 GIG FIBER INTERNET

2 Gig Fiber Internet service auto-renews monthly at $65/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ and WV. Price reflects $10/mo. off with Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking account and customer must maintain both. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing are not eligible for promotion. Account with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined with other offers, is limited to advertised level of service, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions and conditions apply.

2 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 2 Gbps download/up to 2 Gbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.

Internet Equipment, Taxes & Fees: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway included with offer where applicable. Limit 1 per household. Minimum system requirements and equipment configurations apply. For other services and supplies (additional equipment, installation, paper bill, device protection, and miscellaneous services), taxes may apply.

$50 Gift Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above.

GIFT CARD: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promotion within the past 12 months. Must maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation in order to receive Virtual Account/Card. Card will be delivered after 90-day period virtually unless customer elects physical card, which will be mailed 4-6 weeks after 90-day period. Limit 1 per customer. Virtual Account/ Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Cards and Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.

60-Day Money-Back Guarantee: 60-day money-back guarantee applies only to eligible Internet monthly service charges. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive refund. Customers with remaining balances may receive bill credit. Additional terms and restrictions apply

60-Day Installation Reimbursement: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of eligible competitor installation charges up to applicable limits. Customer must provide qualifying documentation within required timeframe. Eligible customers receive a virtual prepaid card after validation. Additional terms and conditions apply,

Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance without notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.

Disclaimer:

1 GIG FIBER INTERNET

1 Gig Fiber Internet service auto-renews monthly at $55/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ and WV. Price reflects $10/mo. off with Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking account and customer must maintain both. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing are not eligible for promotion. Account with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined with other offers, is limited to advertised level of service, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions and conditions apply.

1 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 940 Mbps download/up to 940 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.

Internet Equipment, Taxes & Fees: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway included with offer where applicable. Limit 1 per household. Minimum system requirements and equipment configurations apply. For other services and supplies (additional equipment, installation, paper bill, device protection, and miscellaneous services), taxes may apply.

$50 Gift Card available with 1 Gig Internet & above.

GIFT CARD: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in a Prepaid/Gift Card or Snappy Gift promotion within the past 12 months. Must maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation in order to receive Virtual Account/Card. Card will be delivered after 90-day period virtually unless customer elects physical card, which will be mailed 4-6 weeks after 90-day period. Limit 1 per customer. Virtual Account/ Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Cards and Virtual Account can be used online, via phone, or in store with a digital wallet everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and District of Columbia. NO CASH OR ATM ACCESS. See Virtual Accountholder Agreement for details. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.

60-Day Money-Back Guarantee: 60-day money-back guarantee applies only to eligible Internet monthly service charges. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive refund. Customers with remaining balances may receive bill credit. Additional terms and restrictions apply

60-Day Installation Reimbursement: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of eligible competitor installation charges up to applicable limits. Customer must provide qualifying documentation within required timeframe. Eligible customers receive a virtual prepaid card after validation. Additional terms and conditions apply,

Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance without notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.

Disclaimer:

500 MBPS FIBER INTERNET

500 Mbps Fiber Internet service auto-renews monthly at $45/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ and WV. Price reflects $10/mo. off with Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking account and customer must maintain both. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing are not eligible for promotion. Account with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined with other offers, is limited to advertised level of service, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions and conditions apply.

500M FIBER INTERNET: Up to 500 Mbps download/up to 500 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info

Internet Equipment, Taxes & Fees: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway included with offer where applicable. Limit 1 per household. Minimum system requirements and equipment configurations apply. For other services and supplies (additional equipment, installation, paper bill, device protection, and miscellaneous services), taxes may apply.

60-Day Money-Back Guarantee: 60-day money-back guarantee applies only to eligible Internet monthly service charges. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive refund. Customers with remaining balances may receive bill credit. Additional terms and restrictions apply

60-Day Installation Reimbursement: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of eligible competitor installation charges up to applicable limits. Customer must provide qualifying documentation within required timeframe. Eligible customers receive a virtual prepaid card after validation. Additional terms and conditions apply

Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance without notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.

Disclaimer:

300 MBPS FIBER INTERNET

300 Mbps Fiber Internet service auto-renews monthly at $35/mo. + taxes & fees for 12 months, after which price will go up no more than $15/mo. per year until standard rates reached. Standard rates subject to change. Subscription auto-renews each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period except in CT & NJ and WV. Price reflects $10/mo. off with Auto Pay + Paperless Billing via checking account and customer must maintain both. Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum seasonal customers or customers previously not in good standing are not eligible for promotion. Account with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferable, may not be combined with other offers, is limited to advertised level of service, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions and conditions apply.

300M FIBER INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 300 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info

Internet Equipment, Taxes & Fees: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free Self-Setup is available. Gateway included with offer where applicable. Limit 1 per household. Minimum system requirements and equipment configurations apply. For other services and supplies (additional equipment, installation, paper bill, device protection, and miscellaneous services), taxes may apply.

60-Day Money-Back Guarantee: 60-day money-back guarantee applies only to eligible Internet monthly service charges. Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive refund. Customers with remaining balances may receive bill credit. Additional terms and restrictions apply

60-Day Installation Reimbursement: Optimum must be contacted within first 60 days of service to receive reimbursement of eligible competitor installation charges up to applicable limits. Customer must provide qualifying documentation within required timeframe. Eligible customers receive a virtual prepaid card after validation. Additional terms and conditions apply

Pricing, offers, and terms subject to change and discontinuance without notice. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2026 CSC Holdings, LLC.