I didn’t need to upgrade it or do anything special, other than activate it using their self-service link then plugging the phone into it: I do have Optimum voice and the phone does work with it. Amazon does seem to recommend a renewed version of the same modem backed by a 90-day guarantee, which might be a safer bet (I think “renewed” is Amazon’s version of refurbished):ĪRRIS Touchstone TM1602A DOCSIS 3.0 Upgradeable 16x4 Telephony Modem for TWC & Optimum (Renewed) I can’t remember if it was new, used or refurbished but the only ones available via that listing are used. Here’s what I told someone else who asked a similar question:Īrris Touchstone TM1602A DOCSIS 3.0 Upgradeable 16x4 Telephony Modem for TWC & OPTIMUM It's nice and small compared to the optimum supplied garbage and speeds are stable. I did just get the recommended SB8200 today and so far so good. Happy to take a look at some options but you'll need to advise what your needs are. I've been using Netgear WiFi for a long time as I find them reliable and have the features I want. I have Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 but that is pretty high end and perhaps overkill for you. 6E is not really needed for phones anyway and not really future proofing since WiFi 7 will come out in the next few years. (please note the newest iphones do not support 6E so unless you have a Samsung flagship this may not be necessary. Want the fastest WiFi if you have modern devices? Get a router that supports WiFi 6E. Have a lot of devices? Get a multi channel router. News 12 Networks- a group of cable networks that provide news, weather, traffic and sports to cable subscribers in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tri-state area through seven individual 24-hour local news channels and five traffic and weather channels.įor WiFi router there are many options and it really depends on your needs.īig house where you need a lot of coverage? Get a mesh router. Lightpath is currently available in 21 state and serves more than 375,000 businesses. Lightpath- A internet and telephone service for business. Optimum Voice- a Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone service Additionally, they may also connect to hotspots provided by Charter Spectrum, Comcast and Cox nationwide. Subscribers also get access to Optimum WiFi hotspots that are located within the Altice's service area. Optimum Online- a DOCSIS Internet service that offers speeds up to 400 Mbps. No other ISPs near me? Guide to startup ISPs Guide to using your own router with Optimum Do not give your account number, address, phone number, etc to any user claiming to be an employee. Soliciting personally identifying information is considered phishing, and you can be permabanned from the sub and possibly from Reddit. This sub DOES NOT VERIFY Altice/Optimum employees except for the official social media account. You may also contact u/ItsOptimum.įor a list of helpful threads please check the sidebar on /r/optimum. If you want a response from the company it is best to contact Customer Support. This is an unofficial, informal discussion forum about Optimum, where you can share concerns and information, and organize to advocate for better service!ĭisclaimer: This subreddit is not affiliated with Optimum or Altice USA in any way.
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