Optimum Mobile is powered by the T-Mobile 5G & 4G LTE wireless networks, offering the same coverage without the expensive price tag.
With an MVNO - Mobile Virtual Network Operator, you could save up to $600 a year on your cell phone bill, without sacrificing the features you love.
Below you'll find further information to help decide if Optimum Mobile has the right coverage for you.
Optimum Mobile 4G LTE network coverage
Optimum Mobile operates on the T-Mobile network, so you'll have access to the same nationwide 4G LTE coverage, and 5G where it's available.
Even if you've had a plan with T-Mobile before it's always worth checking cell phone coverage in your area, which you can easily do with our ZIP code checker for availability at your address.
Compare network performance
| NETWORK | ROOTMETRICS | OPENSIGNAL | OOKLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon network | 95 | 9.8 | 74% |
| AT&T network | 93 | 9.5 | 80% |
| T-Mobile network | 87 | 88 | 79% |
Sources: RootMetrics, OpenSignal, and Ookla.
Does Optimum Mobile have 5G?
Yes, Optimum Mobile 5G coverage is available with a 5G compatible device.
Optimum Mobile 5G coverage map
Optimum Mobile cell phone plans
T-Mobile vs Optimum Mobile comparison
Keep your T-Mobile phone, number & coverage: Save $600 per year
| Carrier | Network Coverage | 4G/5G Data | Price | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | T-Mobile 4G & 5G | Unlimited | $75/mo | $900/yr |
| Optimum Mobile | T-Mobile 4G & 5G | 3GB | $25/mo | $300/yr |
| Savings | $50/mo | $600/yr | ||
Optimum Mobile benefits
As an MVNO, Optimum Mobile can offer many benefits compared to plans with the three major networks;
- Lower prices: without hundreds of physical stores and sales staff they can pass on the low-costs to you. With possible savings of up to $600 a year.
- Flexible plans: you won't feel stuck paying for features you don't need, you can customize your plan to suit you.
- Keep your phone and number: pocket the savings from not upgrading to the latest handset and bring your own phone. You can also easily port your number across.
- Easy to switch: if you're keeping your own phone the switch over is simple and you'll be all set within a few days.
- No commitment: there's no contracts, so you pay as you go. If you're not happy or you need to amend your plan you can do this at any time.
Optimum Mobile features
Optimum Mobile coverage FAQs
Powered by T-Mobile you'll receive 5G and 4G LTE coverage.
Optimum Mobile is powered by the T-Mobile network.
Low-cost carriers pass on the savings to you. Without the overheads of physical stores or expensive advertising campaigns you can halve your monthly cell phone bill. With Optimum Mobile you pay for what you need while still receiving nationwide 4G LTE coverage.
Most unlocked phones are compatible with Optimum Mobile. They operate on the T-Mobile network.
Recap
Optimum Mobile makes it possible to get a cell phone plan on the T-Mobile network without the big ticket prices.
Offering the same nationwide coverage with 4G LTE and the 5G network, where it's available.
With MVNOs you'll get flexible plans with no contracts, so you're free to amend or cancel without any additional fees.
If you're not sure Optimum Mobile plans are right for you, there's a large selection of MVNOs across all networks you can compare to find your perfect low-cost plan.
Optimum Mobile guides
- Optimum Mobile Plans Compared
- Optimum Mobile Coverage Map
- Does Optimum Mobile Support eSIM?
- How to Switch to Optimum Mobile
- What is Optimum Mobile? Is it Worth it?
- What Network does Optimum Mobile Use?
- Where to Buy a Optimum Mobile SIM Card
Optimum Mobile info
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | One Court Square, Long Island City, Queens |
| Employees | 13,656 |
| Customer service | (866) 200-7186 |
| Website | Optimum Mobile's Website |
| Wikipedia | Optimum Mobile's Wikipedia |
| Optimum Mobile's Facebook | |
| Optimum Mobile's Twitter |
