Optimum Strengthens its Investment in Payson and Across Gila County, Arizona with Network Upgrade, Providing Faster Internet Speeds for Local Customers

Now Delivering Internet Speeds of up to 500 Mbps to Power All Connectivity and Entertainment Needs

ARIZONA (NOVEMBER 29, 2023) – Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, today announces that due to a significant upgrade made to the company’s network and infrastructure, local residents and businesses can now access up to 500 Mbps internet speeds in Payson and across parts of Gila County, including Pine, Strawberry and Star Valley, Arizona. With this launch, customers can access speeds that are more than triple the fastest speed previously offered by the company in these areas.

“Optimum is thrilled to invest further in the Payson community and across Gila County to upgrade our local network and bring a faster, more advanced connectivity experience to local residents and businesses,” said Kathleen Preston, Vice President, General Manager of Optimum West Pac. “Optimum is committed to being the connectivity provider of choice in every market we serve, and with this network investment, we are excited to meet the connectivity, data, and entertainment needs of our customers with superior service backed by our skilled team of local technicians.”

“Access to high-speed internet is crucial, and thanks to Optimum, our communities now have faster internet access for their ever-growing data needs,” said Mayor Chris Higgins. “This is an important step in closing the digital divide and bringing stronger, faster, and more reliable broadband connectivity to help improve the daily lives of our local residents and businesses.”

Optimum’s award-winning internet comes with 99.9% reliability, whole home WiFi coverage with Smart WiFi 6 for seamless streaming, working, gaming and more, built-in security, as well as 24/7 tech support. The company’s Optimum Mobile service is delivered over America’s most awarded 5G network and offers plans starting as low as $15 per month per line.

In addition, significant monthly savings are available for residents who choose Optimum Complete, a new line of Internet + Mobile bundles that start at just $45 per month for internet service with one mobile line.

The company also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a subsidy of up to $30 per month to help qualifying households pay for Internet or mobile service.

For more information on Optimum’s product offerings and services, new customers can call 866-347-4784 and existing customers who want to upgrade or make changes to their account can call 877-694-9474. Residents can also visit optimum.com/internet.