Altice USA provides broadband communications and video services primarily under the Optimum brand. The company serves approximately 4.6 million residential and business customers across 21 states, focusing on the New York metropolitan area and the south-central United States. Its services include broadband, video, telephony, and mobile services, utilizing a hybrid-fiber coaxial (HFC) network and a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network. Altice USA's broadband offerings reach speeds up to 8 Gbps for FTTH customers. Video services include a variety of programming packages, with on-demand and premium content available.
The company generates revenue through its residential services, with significant income from broadband and video offerings. It also provides business services to small and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises, offering broadband, telephony, networking, and video services. Cablevision Lightpath LLC serves the enterprise segment, providing fiber-based services in metropolitan areas. The company's advertising services include local and international news channels and advanced advertising solutions through Optimum Media.
Altice USA operates through subsidiaries, including Cablevision Systems Corporation and Cequel Corporation, and faces competition from major broadband and telecommunications providers like Verizon and AT&T. Key factors impacting its business performance include competitive pressures from traditional cable and new broadband market entrants, as well as regulatory requirements affecting service delivery and pricing strategies. The company reported revenues of approximately $8.95 billion in 2024, with a net loss of $102.9 million for the year.