Provider comparison
Optimum vs Verizon Fios
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between Optimum and Verizon Fios.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Optimum | Verizon Fios |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | cable, fiber | fiber |
| Top speed (download) | 5,000 Mbps | 2,300 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | Yes (fiber) | Yes (fiber) |
| Starting price | $40/mo | $50/mo |
| Footprint | Largest in NY, NJ, CT, and PA, with growing fiber footprint in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. | Available across NY, NJ, PA, MA, RI, CT, MD, VA, DE, and Washington DC. |
Pricing reflects each carrier's current promotional retail and may differ at your address.
Optimum
Optimum, owned by Altice USA, blends fiber and cable internet across the Northeast and parts of the South Central US.
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Verizon Fios is a fiber-to-the-home network covering the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US, offering symmetrical plans up to 2 Gbps.
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