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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Legal Structure | Subsidiary |
| Industry | ISP, Telecommunications |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://optimum.net |
Optimum is an American internet service provider (ISP) founded by Charles Dolan in 1973 as Cablevision.[1] In 2004 the company would begin to use the Optimum branding.[2] Altice would later buy Cablevision in 2016.[3]
Consumer-impact summary
Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
- User freedom
- User privacy
- Business model
- Market control
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Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Optimum category.
ISP monopoly (date)
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In Northeastern towns such as Brookhaven, the town only had a cable/internet contract with Optimum (with those in the town declaring Optimum an "effective monopoly") before accepting a 5-year franchise deal with Verizon in 2026.[4]
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Products
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See also
References
- ↑ de la Merced, Micheal (2015-09-17). "The Dolans, the Clan That Built the Cablevision Empire, Say Goodbye". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2015-09-18. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ LIBN Staff (2004-05-28). "Cablevision's Optimum Voice to face new rivals". Long Island Business News. Archived from the original on 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ "Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98". ABC7. 2024-12-30. Archived from the original on 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ Harmon, Brian (2026-03-26). "Brookhaven strikes tentative deal with Verizon FiOS, breaks Optimum's cable monopoly". Greater Long Island.