Optimum Unveils Network Upgrade Plan to Enable Multi-Gigabit Speeds in 65% of Footprint by 2028, Doubling Current Availability
Optimum has announced plans to enable multi-gigabit internet speeds across 65% of its service footprint by 2028, doubling the current availability of approximately 30%. The company has reached a milestone of three million fiber passings, representing nearly one-third of its footprint.
The network enhancement initiative includes mid-split upgrades across the hybrid-coax network, enabling download speeds up to 2 Gbps, and continued fiber network expansion offering symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps. The company plans to add 175,000 passings in 2025, mostly fiber.
Currently, over 95% of Optimum's network supports 1 Gig internet speeds or higher. The company's fiber network was recently ranked by Ookla® for fastest and most reliable internet speeds in NY and NJ, and best gaming experience in NY, NJ, and CT.
Optimum ha annunciato piani per abilitare velocità internet multi-gigabit in oltre il 65% della sua area di servizio entro il 2028, raddoppiando l'attuale disponibilità di circa il 30%. L'azienda ha raggiunto un traguardo di tre milioni di passaggi in fibra, che rappresentano quasi un terzo della sua area di servizio.
L'iniziativa di potenziamento della rete include aggiornamenti mid-split su tutta la rete ibrida-coassiale, consentendo velocità di download fino a 2 Gbps, e un'espansione continua della rete in fibra che offre velocità simmetriche fino a 8 Gbps. L'azienda prevede di aggiungere 175.000 passaggi nel 2025, principalmente in fibra.
Attualmente, oltre il 95% della rete di Optimum supporta velocità internet di 1 Gig o superiori. La rete in fibra dell'azienda è stata recentemente classificata da Ookla® come la più veloce e affidabile per velocità internet a NY e NJ, e per la migliore esperienza di gioco a NY, NJ e CT.
Optimum ha anunciado planes para habilitar velocidades de internet multi-gigabit en el 65% de su área de servicio para 2028, duplicando la disponibilidad actual de aproximadamente el 30%. La empresa ha alcanzado un hito de tres millones de pasajes de fibra, lo que representa casi un tercio de su área de servicio.
La iniciativa de mejora de la red incluye actualizaciones mid-split en toda la red híbrida-coaxial, permitiendo velocidades de descarga de hasta 2 Gbps, y una expansión continua de la red de fibra que ofrece velocidades simétricas de hasta 8 Gbps. La empresa planea agregar 175,000 pasajes en 2025, principalmente de fibra.
Actualmente, más del 95% de la red de Optimum soporta velocidades de internet de 1 Gig o más. La red de fibra de la empresa fue recientemente clasificada por Ookla® como la más rápida y confiable en velocidades de internet en NY y NJ, y la mejor experiencia de juego en NY, NJ y CT.
Optimum은 2028년까지 서비스 영역의 65%에서 멀티 기가비트 인터넷 속도를 제공할 계획을 발표했으며, 현재 약 30%인 가용성을 두 배로 늘릴 예정입니다. 이 회사는 300만 회선의 광섬유를 통과시켜 약 3분의 1을 차지하는 이정표를 달성했습니다.
네트워크 개선 계획에는 하이브리드 동축 네트워크 전반에 걸쳐 중간 분할 업그레이드가 포함되어 있으며, 최대 2 Gbps의 다운로드 속도를 가능하게 하고, 최대 8 Gbps의 대칭 속도를 제공하는 지속적인 광섬유 네트워크 확장이 포함됩니다. 회사는 2025년에 주로 광섬유로 175,000 회선을 추가할 계획입니다.
현재 Optimum의 네트워크의 95% 이상이 1 Gig 인터넷 속도 이상을 지원합니다. 이 회사의 광섬유 네트워크는 최근 Ookla®에 의해 NY 및 NJ에서 가장 빠르고 신뢰할 수 있는 인터넷 속도로, NY, NJ 및 CT에서 최고의 게임 경험으로 평가받았습니다.
Optimum a annoncé des plans pour permettre des vitesses Internet multi-gigabit dans 65 % de sa zone de service d'ici 2028, doublant la disponibilité actuelle d'environ 30 %. L'entreprise a atteint un jalon de trois millions de passages en fibre, représentant près d'un tiers de sa zone de service.
L'initiative d'amélioration du réseau comprend des mises à niveau mid-split sur l'ensemble du réseau hybride-coaxial, permettant des vitesses de téléchargement allant jusqu'à 2 Gbps, et une expansion continue du réseau en fibre offrant des vitesses symétriques allant jusqu'à 8 Gbps. L'entreprise prévoit d'ajouter 175 000 passages en 2025, principalement en fibre.
Actuellement, plus de 95 % du réseau d'Optimum prend en charge des vitesses Internet de 1 Gig ou plus. Le réseau en fibre de l'entreprise a récemment été classé par Ookla® pour ses vitesses Internet les plus rapides et les plus fiables à NY et NJ, ainsi que pour la meilleure expérience de jeu à NY, NJ et CT.
Optimum hat Pläne angekündigt, bis 2028 Multi-Gigabit-Internetzugänge in 65% seines Dienstgebiets zu ermöglichen, wodurch die derzeitige Verfügbarkeit von etwa 30% verdoppelt wird. Das Unternehmen hat einen Meilenstein von drei Millionen Glasfaseranschlüssen erreicht, was fast einem Drittel seines Gebiets entspricht.
Die Initiative zur Netzwerkverbesserung umfasst Mid-Split-Upgrades im gesamten Hybrid-Koaxialnetz, die Download-Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 2 Gbps ermöglichen, sowie eine kontinuierliche Erweiterung des Glasfasernetzes, die symmetrische Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 8 Gbps bietet. Das Unternehmen plant, bis 2025 175.000 Anschlüsse hinzuzufügen, hauptsächlich Glasfaser.
Derzeit unterstützen über 95% des Netzwerks von Optimum Internetgeschwindigkeiten von 1 Gig oder mehr. Das Glasfasernetz des Unternehmens wurde kürzlich von Ookla® als das schnellste und zuverlässigste Internet in NY und NJ sowie für das beste Gaming-Erlebnis in NY, NJ und CT bewertet.
- Plans to double multi-gigabit speed availability from 30% to 65% of footprint by 2028
- Achieved 3 million fiber passings milestone
- Network upgrades enabling speeds up to 8 Gbps on fiber and 2 Gbps on hybrid-coax
- 95% of network already enabled for 1 Gig internet speeds or higher
- Ranked #1 for speed and reliability in key markets by Ookla
- Current multi-gig availability to only 30% of footprint
- Relatively modest expansion plan of 175,000 new passings for 2025
Insights
The announced network upgrade strategy reveals both opportunities and challenges for ATUS. The expansion to 65% multi-gigabit coverage by 2028 represents a measured approach to network modernization, though notably slower than some competitors' aggressive fiber deployment schedules.
The milestone of 3 million fiber passings (approximately one-third of footprint) demonstrates meaningful progress, but the planned addition of only 175,000 passings in 2025 suggests a conservative expansion rate that may need acceleration to maintain market competitiveness. This deployment pace could expose ATUS to market share erosion in areas where competitors are moving more aggressively with fiber deployments.
The dual-track strategy of mid-split upgrades for hybrid-coax (enabling 2 Gbps downstream) alongside fiber deployment (offering 8 Gbps symmetrical) represents a pragmatic balance between immediate speed improvements and long-term infrastructure investment. This approach allows for targeted capital allocation while maintaining competitive speeds across the footprint.
Ookla's speed test rankings in key markets validate the network performance, particularly important for customer retention in competitive areas. The current 95% coverage for 1 Gig speeds provides a solid foundation, though the asymmetrical nature of cable-based services may become a growing competitive disadvantage as demand for upstream bandwidth continues to increase.
The network enhancement initiative suggests a strategic focus on defending high-value markets while managing capital expenditure. However, the extended timeline to 2028 for reaching 65% multi-gig coverage may present risks in markets where competitors are deploying fiber more rapidly, potentially impacting customer acquisition and retention metrics in the interim period.
Optimum Celebrates Three Million Fiber Passing Milestone
Alongside this initiative, the company is celebrating a significant achievement: its Optimum Fiber internet service is currently available at three million passings, representing nearly one third of the company’s footprint.
"Optimum is committed to empowering residents and businesses with the fast, reliable internet services they need to thrive in a digital-first world,” said Nate Edwards, Executive Vice President, Network Services at Optimum. “By investing in our network, boosting multi-gig speeds, and expanding fiber internet access, we’re not just creating a faster connection -- we’re paving the way for innovation and growth for our customers.”
Multi-Gigabit Network Upgrades
Optimum is embarking on a major network enhancement initiative to enable the delivery of multi-gigabit internet speeds to
This expansion includes the introduction of mid-split upgrades across areas of the company’s hybrid-coax network, enabling download speeds of up to 2 Gbps downstream, as well as the continued extension of Optimum's fiber network, which delivers symmetrical speeds of up to 8 Gbps. These ultra-fast speeds are designed to meet the growing demands of modern households and businesses, supporting activities such as 4K/8K streaming, cloud gaming, remote work, and the proliferation of smart home devices.
Celebrating Three Million Fiber Passings
In a landmark achievement, Optimum has expanded its
Optimum’s award-winning fiber network was recently ranked by Ookla® for the fastest and most reliable internet speeds in
Currently, more than
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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, Q3-Q4 2024. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
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