Optimum Expands T-Mobile Relationship to Bring Customers Advanced 5G Connectivity and New Mobile Capabilities

New multi-year agreement will provide access to T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone network, support an expanded device portfolio and enhance domestic and international connectivity

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) today announced an expanded, multi-year agreement with T-Mobile that will bring customers access to more advanced 5G capabilities, expanded device compatibility and enhanced connectivity at home, at work and while on-the-go. The agreement builds on Optimum’s continued growth and momentum in the mobile market, following the company’s recent announcement that it has surpassed 700,000 mobile lines. These milestones reinforce Optimum’s focus on delivering simple, flexible, and affordable connectivity solutions along with the best experience possible for its customers. The expanded agreement positions Optimum to continue growing its mobile business while strengthening the company’s overall broadband growth trajectory.

Through the agreement, Optimum will provide connectivity on T-Mobile’s network, enabling faster response times, improved reliability, greater network efficiency and support for next-generation mobile services. The agreement also expands Optimum’s ability to support a broader portfolio of smartphones, wearables, tablets and other connected devices, giving Optimum’s mobile customers more flexibility in choosing the devices that best fit their needs.

“Customers who choose both broadband and mobile from Optimum experience the greatest value and the most seamless connectivity, which is why advancing our broadband-mobile convergence strategy is such an important priority,” said Luciano Ramos, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Optimum. "By deepening our relationship with T-Mobile and gaining access to its advanced 5G Standalone platform and broader device portfolio, we will be able to accelerate innovation, enhance everyday customer experiences, and deliver even greater value as we drive our broadband-mobile convergence strategy. Whether customers are traveling, working remotely, attending major events or running a business, this agreement creates new opportunities to provide the reliable, high-quality connectivity they need and expect."

Optimum’s connectivity on T-Mobile’s nationwide network will include additional functionalities, including:

• Enhanced domestic and international roaming capabilities providing customers with more reliable connectivity while traveling internationally, helping them stay connected to the people, applications and services they rely on wherever they are.
• Strengthened ability to deliver reliable connectivity solutions that help businesses stay connected, support their teams and grow with confidence. Enhanced network capabilities will also support connected devices and new mobile solutions that improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Expanded connectivity to better serve residents and businesses in rural and hard-to-reach areas across the United States.

As demand for reliable mobile connectivity continues to grow, this expanded agreement strengthens Optimum’s long-term roadmap by enabling next-generation wireless capabilities, expanding customer choice and creating new opportunities to innovate for consumers and businesses. Together with Optimum's fiber internet network, this converged connectivity offering creates a durable competitive advantage that supports the company’s long-term profitable growth, while reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering seamless connectivity wherever customers live, work and travel.

About Optimum Communications, Inc.

Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) is one of the largest broadband communications providers in the United States, delivering high-speed internet, video, mobile, and voice services to approximately 4.3 million residential and business customers across 21 states. As a brand built for the future, Optimum is committed to reimagining connectivity and delivering exceptional experiences through next-generation technology and customer-first innovation. The Company also operates Optimum Media, an advanced advertising and data solutions business that enables local, regional, and national brands to reach audiences across screens with precision and scale. Additionally, News 12 — its award-winning hyperlocal news network — provides trusted, community-focused journalism across the tri-state area and beyond.