Verizon Fios Internet vs. Optimum Internet

Cost, Data and Value for Money

Monthly Cost

When comparing apples to apple – essentially plans with the same top speeds – prices tend to be fairly similar between Verizon and Optimum. Fairly similar, however, isn't exactly the same. Optimum tends to offer comparable products to Verizon Fios at slightly lower prices. When it comes to monthly costs, Optimum has the clear edge, albeit not much of an edge. 

With all that in mind, Verizon does rate well in overall cost because its prices for its highest speeds are very competitive compared to similar offerings with other companies. However, since we can't compare this to anything Optimum has to offer, we'll give them the slight advantage.

Just a quick note here. When shopping for internet, you can pretty much bet that the advertised prices you see are going to be introductory rates. This means, eventually (typically after 12 to 24 months) you can expect to pay a higher monthly rate for your internet.

Internet Plans

#1	Verizon Fios	Verizon Fios myPlan + 2 Gig Fiber 2300/2000 Mbps Unlimited Data $94.99/mo with AutoPay and any Verizon mobile phone plan + $99 Upfront with AutoPay and any Verizon mobile phone plan View Plan	$94.99/mo with AutoPay and any Verizon mobile phone plan + $99 Upfront with AutoPay and any Verizon mobile phone plan	View Plan
#2	Optimum	Optimum 300 Mbps Internet Cable 300/300 Mbps Unlimited Data $25/mo with $10/month eligible Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. with $10/month eligible Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. View Plan	$25/mo with $10/month eligible Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. with $10/month eligible Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas.	View Plan

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Installation and Other Fees

Both Verizon and Optimum charge installation fees, and they both charge about the same. Each internet provider, however, does often offer deals that include free installation. If you are looking for new internet service look for such deals. 

Likewise, both companies does charge for equipment if you don't already have equipment that is compatible with their services. Again, you may find either company offering a deal that will get you equipment free for an extended amount of time. 

Data Allowance

Verizon Fios does not have a data cap on their internet plans.

Optimum does not have a data cap on their internet plans.

Either way you go, worrying about data usage is not going to be a thing for you. Ready to binge ever available season of Game of Thrones on your Verizon Fios internet? Go right ahead. Need to catch up on the Great British Bake Off with your Optimum internet plan? Why not? 

Deals

We've kind of already mentioned the bulk of deals you can expect from both Verizon and Optimum (introductory rates, free installation, free equipment). On top of those common deals, you might find that one company or the other is offering additional deals. 

Free subscriptions to premium TV like Showtime or even to streaming services like Netflix have been offered by either internet provider in the past and may be offered in the future.

Availability: Verizon vs Optimum

Optimum and Verizon Fios aren't the most available services in the country. In fact, compared to other big internet providers, both are rated quite low in this category. 

Still, there must be a winner, and this time it is Verizon whose Fios is available in slightly more of the country than Optimum who really only has a pretty small area of coverage. 

Customer Reviews: Optimum vs Verizon

The fact of the matter is, internet providers aren't exactly known for their great customer satisfaction rankings. The opposite is actually true with the industry as a whole suffering from overall subpar reviews. 

Verizon and Optimum are no exceptions to the rule. Both don't score high in customer satisfaction. Common complaints you'll hear about both relate to poor connectivity, pricing issues, and unresponsive customer service.

For this category we have to call a tie as neither company stands out above the other.

Bundle Packages: Verizon Fios vs Optimum

As far as expert reviews go, Verizon Fios' TV and internet bundle is very highly regarded. These two services together should be a strong source of information and entertainment to keep any household happy. 

Optimum's bundles aren't anything to sneeze at either. By combining services with Optimum you can expect to pay a decent price (compared to purchasing a la carte). 

Winner: Verizon vs Optimum

While this fight didn't end in a quick knockout, it is clear that Verizon is the winner. With faster speeds and slightly more availability, Verizon has too much behind its punch for Optimum to overcome. 

Thats not to say that Optimum has bad service, but Verizon Fios has been one of the highest respected services for a while (at least by industry experts).