Optimum Entertainment TV Explained: Plans, Pricing, Channels

Optimum Entertainment TV is a live TV streaming service offered exclusively to customers of Optimum's internet and cable box. That availability is further limited to a handful of households since Optimum is only available in select states in the country. Still, if you're already in the Optimum ecosystem, this live TV plan serves as a convenient and relatively affordable option to access some of the most popular channels, including AMC, History, Hallmark, and The Food Network. Optimum-Entertainment-TV

Summary:

  • Price: At least $75/month, exclusive of taxes ($30/month for Entertainment TV + $40/month for Optimum Internet + $5/month for Optimum Stream).
  • Channels: More than 80 cable channels, including A&E, HGTV, History, Discovery, and Lifetime.
  • How to sign up: You can sign up via your Optimum Stream device.

Who can get Optimum Entertainment TV?

You have to be subscribed to one of Optimum's internet plans, which start at $40/month, and you have to be using Optimum's TV box Stream, which goes for $5/month. Apart from that, you also have to be in a serviceable area, which currently includes New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Texas.

How to subscribe to Optimum Entertainment TV?

Once you enable your Optimum Stream device, go to the Optimum TV app and choose which plan you want to go with. Specific instructions on how to subscribe and install Entertainment TV will promptly appear.

How much does Optimum Entertainment TV cost?

Optimum Entertainment TV costs $30/month, excluding taxes that vary per state. However, since you'll need Optimum's internet and TV box to access the live TV plan, the total cost could amount to at least $75/month.

Can you get Optimum Entertainment TV without a TV device?

No, you cannot get Optimum Entertainment TV without using Optimum Stream, the provider's official TV cable box.

Channel lineup

Fair warning, a big chunk of Optimum Entertainment TV's lineup consists of filler channels. There are also no sports or local networks to be found here. But it has a handful of popular channels like Nickelodeon, TLC, and WeTV. We highlighted those included in Nielsen's "30 most watched channels" in 2023.
  • AMC
  • A&E
  • Animal Planet
  • Game Show Network
  • Nick, Jr.
  • Nickelodeon
  • Nicktoons
  • BBC News
  • News 12 NY
  • News 12 Regional
  • Food Network
  • HGTV
  • TLC
  • Cooking Channel
  • Discovery
  • Discovery Life
  • Magnolia Network
  • Motor Trend
  • Travel Channel
  • Paramount Network
  • HISTORY Channel
  • Investigation Discovery
  • Science Channel
  • TV Land
  • Get TV
  • IFC
  • Sundance
  • BBC America
  • VICE
  • FYI
  • Comedy Central
  • MTV
  • VH1
  • BET
  • WeTV
  • Hallmark
  • Hallmark Family
  • Hallmark Mystery
  • Lifetime
  • Lifetime Movie Network
  • OWN
  • Great American Family
  • Great American Faith & Living
  • i24
  • Cheddar
  • NBC News Now
  • USA Today News
  • Scripps News
  • Xumo Free Movies
  • Xumo Free Westerns
  • American Classics
  • FilmRise Action
  • FilmRise Classic TV
  • FilmRise True Crime
  • FilmRise Free Movies
  • Nosey
  • Judge Nosey
  • Family Feud
  • REELZ Famous & Infamous
  • Divorce Court
  • Backstage
  • Kocowa
  • Fail Army
  • Funny or Die
  • Just for Laughs Gags
  • It's Showtime at the Apollo
  • Pet Collective
  • WIRED
  • PBS Digital Studios
  • GQ
  • Vogue
  • All Babies
  • Bon Appetit
  • America's Test Kitchen
  • Food52
  • GoTraveler
  • Architectural Digest
  • World Poker Tour
  • Outdoor America
  • Adventure Sports Network
  • Motorvision.tv
  • NatureVision
  • Stingray Hitlist
  • Stingray Hot Country
  • Stingray Greatest Hits
  • Stingray Soul Storm
  • Stingray Classic Rock
  • Qello Concerts by Stingray
  • Stingray Karaoke

Does Optimum Entertainment TV have local channels?

Apart from News 12, which airs local news in the New York tri-state area, Optimum Entertainment TV doesn't offer local channels. There are no live sports to be found here either, at least for now.

Does Optimum Entertainment TV have on-demand titles?

Yes, there are on-demand films and TV shows available. You can also rent titles either through Optimum Stream or other apps available on Google Play Store.

Does Optimum Entertainment TV have add-on channels?

At the moment, Optimum Entertainment TV doesn't give you the option to add premium channels for an extra fee.

Does Optimum Entertainment TV have cloud DVR?

No, Optimum Entertainment TV doesn't have cloud DVR either, but DVR features are available on Optimum's cable TV plans.

What's the difference between Entertainment TV and Optimum's other TV plans?

Entertainment TV is Optimum's first and (so far) only internet-based, live TV streaming plan. It costs less than the other plans because it doesn't carry major networks and live sports channels. It's great for cord-cutters, especially those on a budget, but if you want to stick to traditional cable, then Optimum has 3 cable plans you can choose from that start at $120/month. Its cable plans are more robust and have channels like NBC, ABC, HBO, Starz, etc., and they have DVR features as well.

Does Optimum Entertainment TV offer a free trial?

No, but be sure to check their website for seasonal deals and surprise discounts.

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