Updated 2026-02-16 — Step-by-step cancellation guide
Difficulty
Hard
Avg. Price
$90/mo
Hard — Phone call or in-person may be required
Option 1: phone(Recommended)
Call 1-866-200-7273 to cancel Optimum internet/TV. Must speak to retention department. Have your account number and a competitor offer ready.
Option 2: in_person
Visit an Optimum store to return equipment and cancel.
Optimum (formerly Cablevision, now Altice USA): internet ($40-80/mo), TV ($65-130/mo). Serves NY tri-state, CT, parts of NC/WV. Cancellation requires phone call. Return equipment to avoid $150+ equipment charges per device. Document your cancellation — get a confirmation number. Check for early termination fees if you signed a price-lock agreement. Alternatives: Verizon Fios (if available), T-Mobile Home Internet.
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