Optimum Fiber Again Ranked as the Fastest and Most Reliable Internet Speeds in New York and New Jersey by Ookla®
100% Fiber Internet Network Also Takes Lowest Latency and Best Gaming Experience in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
New York (July 24, 2025) - Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, today announces that its 100% Optimum Fiber Internet network once again received top rankings by Ookla® Speedtest® in several key markets and categories, including:
- New York
- Fastest and most reliable internet speeds
- Lowest internet latency
- Best gaming experience
- New Jersey
- Fastest and most reliable internet speeds
- Lowest internet latency
- Best gaming experience
- Connecticut
- Lowest internet latency
- Best gaming experience
Powered by Optimum’s 100% Fiber Internet network with 99.9% network reliability, customers can enjoy blazing-fast symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 8 Gig that support high-demand uses like online gaming, graphic design, video production, and more. Available to over 3 million passings, Optimum is accelerating the expansion of its 100% Fiber Internet footprint and leading the way in delivering multi-gigabit internet across the country, with 2, 5, and 8 Gig symmetrical internet service available within its fiber footprint in the New York tri-state area.
Optimum is also set to enhance its network further, with plans to enable the delivery of multi-gigabit internet speeds to 65% of its service areas by 2028, with upgrades enabling download speeds of up to 2 Gbps downstream for the company’s hybrid-coax network and continued expansion of Optimum's fiber network.
“Optimum’s ongoing investments in our network and infrastructure are at the core of our mission to deliver an exceptional connectivity experience to our customers. The latest Ookla Speedtest results highlight the progress we’ve made in advancing our 100% Optimum Fiber Internet network that brings fast, reliable service to the communities where we ourselves live, work, and serve,” said Luciano Ramos, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Optimum. “Reliable, high-speed internet is essential for everything – from working, gaming, streaming, studying and more. We're proud to offer consumers top-tier internet solutions at a great value, and we remain committed to being the connectivity provider of choice in every community we serve.”
Optimum’s hybrid-fiber coax network was also ranked No. 1 in fastest internet speeds based on the results of consumer-initiated tests taken with Ookla® Speedtest® in key markets across the company’s footprint, including:
- Coconino County, Arizona
- Baxter, Clark, and Johnson Counties, Arkansas
- Martin County, Kentucky
- Washington County, Mississippi
- Nye County, Nevada
- Macon County, North Carolina
- Delaware, McClain, and Okmulgee Counties, Oklahoma
- Angelina, Deaf Smith, Eastland, Reeves, and Wilbarger Counties, Texas
While enjoying Optimum’s award-winning network, customers can also add-on reliable in-home connectivity with Optimum’s new Whole Home Wi-Fi product, tailored customer support plans with Total Care for their connected and home entertainment devices, and enjoy six complimentary months of Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic – all on Optimum. This exclusive streaming bundle is available to eligible Optimum Internet, Extra TV, and Everything TV customers, offering a simple and seamless way to manage subscriptions directly through your Optimum bill.
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Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for fixed median download speeds, consistency score, game score, and multi-server latency, identified geographies, Q1-Q2 2025. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.