Optimum, also known as Suddenlink, is a privately owned telecommunications brand headquartered in Long Island City, New York. Founded in 1994, it operates under its parent company Altice USA and employs approximately 7,920 individuals. The company reported $8.5 billion in revenue as of 2024. It specializes in providing broadband internet, pay television, mobile, and voice services across 21 states.
On October 2, 2026, Optimum expanded its fiber network to Abbeville, providing symmetrical upload and download speeds for residents and businesses. Previously, on October 1, 2026, Optimum appointed Adriana Rios Welton as General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, effective immediately. Welton joins from UScellular, while Michael Olsen transitioned to Senior Executive Counsel for Capital Transformation. Earlier, on September 29, 2026, the company committed a $14 million network investment to deploy a 100% fiber-to-the-home network in East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey, promising symmetrical internet speeds up to 8 Gbps. This follows an expanded multi-year distribution agreement with A+E Global Media™ on September 24, 2026, allowing Optimum TV customers across its 21-state footprint to continue accessing A+E’s entertainment programming.
Optimum offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Optimum's product portfolio comprises of telecoms and media and TV services.
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Optimum's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Optimum's revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is consumer broadband. For full access to Optimum's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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