{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"149885","rtpr_id":"nBw63g9Dfa-20260922","ticker":"OPTU","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["OPTU"],"title":"Optimum Announces $14M Network Investment to Bring Fastest Internet Speeds to East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-09-22T14:00:01.133Z","article_body":"Optimum Announces $14M Network Investment to Bring Fastest Internet Speeds to\nEast Brunswick and South River, New Jersey\n\nCustomers will have access to symmetrical fiber internet speeds of up to 8\nGbps, giving families and businesses more speed and capacity for everything\nthey do online\n\nOptimum Mobile services currently available to customers across the state of\nNew Jersey\n\nOptimum today announces the planned deployment of its 100% fiber-to-the-home\nnetwork in East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey, which will enable\nthousands of residents and businesses to enjoy the company’s fastest\ninternet speeds, TV and phone services for the very first time. Optimum Mobile\nservices have already launched to customers in both markets and remain widely\navailable across the Optimum footprint.\n\nResidents and businesses in East Brunswick and South River will benefit from\nthe fastest and most reliable internet speeds in the state as well as best\ngaming experience – accolades awarded by Ookla(®)( )Speedtest(®1 )– so\nthey can stay connected to the things that matter most to them.\n\n“Optimum’s dedication to New Jersey goes far beyond delivering fast and\nreliable internet. We are committed to empowering our communities by investing\nin state-of-the-art connectivity and supporting schools, local businesses, and\norganizations that shape each neighborhood,” said Elton Hart, Vice\nPresident, General Manager of Optimum Tri-State. “As we expand our fiber\nnetwork into East Brunswick and South River, we look forward to partnering\nwith residents, businesses, educators, and community leaders to ensure\neveryone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed\n– not just today, but well into the future.”\n\n“We are thrilled to welcome Optimum’s investment in our communities,”\nsaid Mayor Brad Cohen. “Expanding access to high-speed fiber internet is\nvital for residents, schools, and businesses, ensuring everyone has the tools\nand technology to learn, work, and grow. We look forward to seeing the\npositive impact this expansion will bring – connecting our neighborhoods and\nempowering our future.”\n\nOptimum expects to begin offering fiber internet services in East Brunswick\nand South River by early 2027.\n\nOptimum’s Commitment to New Jersey\n\nOptimum currently serves nearly 300 communities across the state of New\nJersey, delivering internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to hundreds of\nthousands of customers.\n\nIn 2025, Optimum announced a $40M investment to expand services\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimum.com%2Fabout-us%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Foptimum-unveils-40m-network-investment-bring-award-winning-100-fiber-internet-more&esheet=54608856&newsitemid=20260922189994&lan=en-US&anchor=%2440M+investment+to+expand+services&index=1&md5=aa56ce3fa0ea2ae596830746165d98d4)\ninto communities such as Woodbridge, Clark, Linden, Carteret, and more. The\ncompany has invested hundreds of millions of dollars over the past several\nyears, upgrading its network across the state with 100% fiber technology,\nwhich has enabled the delivery of symmetrical internet speeds of up to 8 Gig.\n\nOptimum has also seen significant increases in customer satisfaction metrics\namong its customer base in New Jersey, a testament to the company’s\ncommitment to delivering positive experiences and keeping customers at the\ncenter of all it does through improvements to its various care and support\nchannels.\n\nAs part of Optimum’s commitment to making a positive impact in New Jersey,\nthe company participates in programs with organizations such as DonorsChoose,\nFIRST( ®), and local Boys & Girls Clubs to further support the education\nand STEM learning of area students. Optimum plans to bring those same values\nto its work in communities throughout East Brunswick and South River by\nparticipating in and sponsoring local events. The company is dedicated to\nupholding its initiatives in additional areas in the coming months, ensuring\nthe communities benefit from enhanced connectivity and support.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nFor more information on Optimum’s products and services, local residents can\nvisit nearby Optimum stores in Parlin and Edison, call 866.9.OPTIMUM or visit\noptimum.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimum.com%2F&esheet=54608856&newsitemid=20260922189994&lan=en-US&anchor=optimum.com&index=2&md5=71697a96891879dc318c510b772e72a8)\n.\n\nStore Information\n\nParlin, NJ\n\nAddress: 1028 US Route 9 South Parlin, NJ 08859\n\nHours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nEdison, NJ\n\nAddress: 561 US Route 1 South Edison, NJ 08817\n\nHours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nAdditional Optimum retail locations in New Jersey can be found here\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimum.com%2Flocations%2Fnj%2F&esheet=54608856&newsitemid=20260922189994&lan=en-US&anchor=here&index=3&md5=7d35355c476dac67418552b65e5ab924)\n.\n\n(1)Based on analysis by Ookla(®) of Speedtest Intelligence(® )data for fixed\nmedian download speeds, consistency score, game score, NJ, Q1-Q2 2026. Ookla\ntrademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.\n\nAbout Optimum\n\nOptimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) is one of the largest broadband\ncommunications and video services providers in the United States, delivering\nbroadband, video, mobile, proprietary content and advertising services to\napproximately 4.2 million residential and business customers across 21 states\nthrough its Optimum brand. We operate Optimum Media, an advanced advertising\nand data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising\nsolutions to local, regional and national businesses and advertising clients.\nWe also operate News 12, which is focused on delivering best-in-class\nhyperlocal news content.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922189994/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922189994/en/)\n\nRaffaella Mazzella: +1 561-817-5813\n\nRaffaella.mazzella@optimum.com (mailto:Raffaella.mazzella@optimum.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw63g9Dfa-20260922","title":"Optimum Announces $14M Network Investment to Bring Fastest Internet Speeds to East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"OPTU","created":"2026-09-22T14:00:01.133Z","tickers":["OPTU"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Optimum Announces $14M Network Investment to Bring Fastest Internet Speeds to\nEast Brunswick and South River, New Jersey\n\nCustomers will have access to symmetrical fiber internet speeds of up to 8\nGbps, giving families and businesses more speed and capacity for everything\nthey do online\n\nOptimum Mobile services currently available to customers across the state of\nNew Jersey\n\nOptimum today announces the planned deployment of its 100% fiber-to-the-home\nnetwork in East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey, which will enable\nthousands of residents and businesses to enjoy the company’s fastest\ninternet speeds, TV and phone services for the very first time. Optimum Mobile\nservices have already launched to customers in both markets and remain widely\navailable across the Optimum footprint.\n\nResidents and businesses in East Brunswick and South River will benefit from\nthe fastest and most reliable internet speeds in the state as well as best\ngaming experience – accolades awarded by Ookla(®)( )Speedtest(®1 )– so\nthey can stay connected to the things that matter most to them.\n\n“Optimum’s dedication to New Jersey goes far beyond delivering fast and\nreliable internet. We are committed to empowering our communities by investing\nin state-of-the-art connectivity and supporting schools, local businesses, and\norganizations that shape each neighborhood,” said Elton Hart, Vice\nPresident, General Manager of Optimum Tri-State. “As we expand our fiber\nnetwork into East Brunswick and South River, we look forward to partnering\nwith residents, businesses, educators, and community leaders to ensure\neveryone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed\n– not just today, but well into the future.”\n\n“We are thrilled to welcome Optimum’s investment in our communities,”\nsaid Mayor Brad Cohen. “Expanding access to high-speed fiber internet is\nvital for residents, schools, and businesses, ensuring everyone has the tools\nand technology to learn, work, and grow. We look forward to seeing the\npositive impact this expansion will bring – connecting our neighborhoods and\nempowering our future.”\n\nOptimum expects to begin offering fiber internet services in East Brunswick\nand South River by early 2027.\n\nOptimum’s Commitment to New Jersey\n\nOptimum currently serves nearly 300 communities across the state of New\nJersey, delivering internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to hundreds of\nthousands of customers.\n\nIn 2025, Optimum announced a $40M investment to expand services\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimum.com%2Fabout-us%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Foptimum-unveils-40m-network-investment-bring-award-winning-100-fiber-internet-more&esheet=54608856&newsitemid=20260922189994&lan=en-US&anchor=%2440M+investment+to+expand+services&index=1&md5=aa56ce3fa0ea2ae596830746165d98d4)\ninto communities such as Woodbridge, Clark, Linden, Carteret, and more. The\ncompany has invested hundreds of millions of dollars over the past several\nyears, upgrading its network across the state with 100% fiber technology,\nwhich has enabled the delivery of symmetrical internet speeds of up to 8 Gig.\n\nOptimum has also seen significant increases in customer satisfaction metrics\namong its customer base in New Jersey, a testament to the company’s\ncommitment to delivering positive experiences and keeping customers at the\ncenter of all it does through improvements to its various care and support\nchannels.\n\nAs part of Optimum’s commitment to making a positive impact in New Jersey,\nthe company participates in programs with organizations such as DonorsChoose,\nFIRST( ®), and local Boys & Girls Clubs to further support the education\nand STEM learning of area students. Optimum plans to bring those same values\nto its work in communities throughout East Brunswick and South River by\nparticipating in and sponsoring local events. The company is dedicated to\nupholding its initiatives in additional areas in the coming months, ensuring\nthe communities benefit from enhanced connectivity and support.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nFor more information on Optimum’s products and services, local residents can\nvisit nearby Optimum stores in Parlin and Edison, call 866.9.OPTIMUM or visit\noptimum.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimum.com%2F&esheet=54608856&newsitemid=20260922189994&lan=en-US&anchor=optimum.com&index=2&md5=71697a96891879dc318c510b772e72a8)\n.\n\nStore Information\n\nParlin, NJ\n\nAddress: 1028 US Route 9 South Parlin, NJ 08859\n\nHours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nEdison, NJ\n\nAddress: 561 US Route 1 South Edison, NJ 08817\n\nHours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nAdditional Optimum retail locations in New Jersey can be found here\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimum.com%2Flocations%2Fnj%2F&esheet=54608856&newsitemid=20260922189994&lan=en-US&anchor=here&index=3&md5=7d35355c476dac67418552b65e5ab924)\n.\n\n(1)Based on analysis by Ookla(®) of Speedtest Intelligence(® )data for fixed\nmedian download speeds, consistency score, game score, NJ, Q1-Q2 2026. Ookla\ntrademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.\n\nAbout Optimum\n\nOptimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) is one of the largest broadband\ncommunications and video services providers in the United States, delivering\nbroadband, video, mobile, proprietary content and advertising services to\napproximately 4.2 million residential and business customers across 21 states\nthrough its Optimum brand. We operate Optimum Media, an advanced advertising\nand data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising\nsolutions to local, regional and national businesses and advertising clients.\nWe also operate News 12, which is focused on delivering best-in-class\nhyperlocal news content.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922189994/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922189994/en/)\n\nRaffaella Mazzella: +1 561-817-5813\n\nRaffaella.mazzella@optimum.com (mailto:Raffaella.mazzella@optimum.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-22T14:00:01.199005664Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790085601199},"received_at":"2026-09-22T14:00:01.254Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922189994/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"138573","press_release_id":"149885","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Telecommunication Services","sector":"Communication Services"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Optimum announced a $14M investment to deploy its 100% fiber-to-the-home network in East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey, with fiber internet service expected to launch by early 2027.\n\nResidents and businesses will gain access to symmetrical speeds of up to 8 Gbps; Optimum Mobile is already available in both markets.\n\nThe release also cites Optimum's broader New Jersey footprint of nearly 300 communities and a prior $40M expansion investment announced in 2025, reinforcing its ongoing state-level capex push.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Incremental $14M fiber capex extending Optimum's New Jersey expansion -- moderate signal for broadband penetration growth into 2027."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"customers_total":"approximately 4.2 million","max_fiber_speed":"8 Gbps symmetrical","service_availability":"early 2027","nj_communities_served":"nearly 300","network_investment_usd":14000000,"prior_2025_investment_usd":40000000}},"quotedText":"Optimum’s dedication to New Jersey goes far beyond delivering fast and reliable internet. 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