Altice USA Introduces Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream: A Best-in-Class Streaming Experience for the Company’s Broadband Customers

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Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) has launched Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream, new 4K streaming devices for broadband-only customers. Powered by Android TV OS, these devices offer access to thousands of apps, over 50 free live streaming channels, and high-quality playback with 4K HDR and Dolby Vision. Customers can also use voice commands through Google Assistant for enhanced convenience. The devices are available free for 1 Gig service users and at a loyalty price of $5 per month for others.

Positive

• Launch of new 4K streaming devices increases service offerings for broadband-only customers.
• Access to popular streaming apps and over 50 free live channels enhances customer experience.
• Free device offered to 1 Gig service customers could incentivize higher-tier subscriptions.

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• None.

Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today unveils Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream, a new 4K streaming device available to the company’s broadband-only customers.

Powered by Android TV OS, the new streaming experience provides a best-in-class and user-friendly solution for broadband-only customers to have access to a wide variety of video content, including thousands of apps and streaming services on Google Play and over 50 free live streaming channels.

Customers can also do more on their TV using their voice by pressing the Google Assistant button on the remote to search for entertainment, control their TV and smart home devices, and more.

"As more consumers turn to streaming content for their entertainment needs, we are pleased to introduce Stream for our Optimum and Suddenlink broadband-only customers to bring a robust array of free, live, and subscription-based content right to their fingertips,” said Hakim Boubazine, President of Telecommunications and Chief Operating Officer. “Now, our broadband-only customers who prefer to stream content can simply rely on our new device for their favorite apps, news, and entertainment programming, and our 1 Gig customers get the benefit of receiving it free with their service.”

With Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream, customers can:

Stream the best entertainment apps

• Popular streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, and Discovery+ are preselected for easy set up
• Thousands of apps available to download on Google Play
• 4K HDR and Dolby Vision for the highest quality playback
• Voice search across live streaming TV and apps to find what customers want to watch

Stream live TV seamlessly

• 50+ free live streaming channels available through the Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream apps including live news from News 12, i24NEWS and Cheddar News, children’s entertainment from Kabillion, lifestyle entertainment from Bon Appetit, Wired, and Reelz, and sports coverage from Stadium, all in a familiar live TV setting

Enjoy a practical and convenient experience

• Easy self-installation and set-up
• Device delivers powerful performance in a sleek, compact design
• With Google Assistant, customers can find the content they love, control their TV and smart devices, get answers to questions, plan their day, and more – with their voice

The new streaming device is available for free to Optimum and Suddenlink broadband-only customers who select 1 Gig service or the highest broadband speed available in their service area. It is available to all other Optimum and Suddenlink broadband-only customers for loyalty pricing of $5 per month.

For more information on Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream, visit Optimum.com/Stream and Suddenlink.com/Stream

About Altice USA
Altice USA is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, video, mobile, proprietary content, and advertising services to more than 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states through its Optimum and Suddenlink brands. The company operates a4, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional, and national businesses and advertising clients. Altice USA also offers hyper-local, national, international, and business news through its News 12, Cheddar News and i24NEWS networks.

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FAQ

What are the features of Altice USA's new streaming devices?

The new Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream devices offer access to thousands of apps, over 50 free live channels, and support 4K HDR and Dolby Vision for high-quality playback.

Who can get the new streaming device for free from Altice USA?

Customers with Optimum and Suddenlink broadband-only services who subscribe to the 1 Gig plan can receive the streaming device for free.

What streaming services are included with Altice USA's new devices?

The devices come with popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and more preselected for easy setup.

Is the new streaming device available to all Altice USA customers?

While it's available for free to 1 Gig service customers, other broadband-only customers can get it for a loyalty price of $5 per month.

What technology powers Altice USA's new streaming devices?

The streaming devices are powered by Android TV OS, enabling a user-friendly streaming experience.