Many subscribers are ditching their traditional cable and satellite companies to explore the world of cord cutting and Atlice’s Optimum customers are no exception. The cable TV giant saw a steep decline in TV customers with a reported 58,600 people taking their business elsewhere in the first quarter of 2023.
If you’re thinking about canceling your Optimum service and switching to a live TV streaming service such as DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Philo, Hulu with live TV, Vidgo, or YouTube TV then we have you covered. Find out how to cancel your Optimum service and switch to a streaming service, below.
How to Cancel Your Optimum Service
Tired of the high fees and looking for something different from your cable provider? The first step towards canceling your Optimum service is to contact their customer service and let them know that you’re ready to move on. They will likely try to do whatever they can to keep your business but if you’re ready to cut the cord then you have three different ways to cancel: in-person, online via chat, or over the phone.
How to Cancel Your Optimum Service In-Person
For those who would like to cancel in person, you could visit your local Optimum store and speak with a representative there. To find the closest store near you, you can use the Optimum Store Zip Code Locator. The hours of operation may vary but most stores are open from Monday-Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How to Cancel Your Optimum Service Online
For those who want to cancel their Optimum service online, the company makes it easy to do so with its chat option. Visit the Optimum Contact Us page and scroll down to “Chat now” to chat with an agent. Optimum representatives are available 24/7, 7 days a week, but if you’re not able to chat with someone then you may have to call support.
How to Cancel Your Optimum Service Over the Phone
If you’re not able to chat with an agent or cancel online then you can contact Optimum support 24/7, 7 days a week over the phone at the following:
- Nassau – Suffolk Counties, NY – 631-393-0637
- Connecticut – 203-870-2583
- Bronx – Brooklyn – Westchester, NY – 718-860-3514
- Hendersonville – West Jefferson, NC – 877-491-0050
- New Jersey – Pennsylvania – 973-230-6048
- All other areas – 1-877-794-272
Keep an eye on your final bill after canceling to ensure you’re not overcharged and that the service was canceled.
Choosing the Right Streaming Service
Making the first move by canceling your Optimum service means you’re ready to shift into the world of cord cutting. Streaming your favorite shows, sports, and movies has never been easier. Most major streaming services can be found on popular devices such as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device that allows you to watch from anywhere with an internet connection. Plus, there aren’t any hidden fees, or contracts when it comes to streaming live content.
The most popular live TV streaming services include DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Philo, Hulu with live TV, Vidgo, and YouTube TV. You can see the channel lineup for each service in the chart, below.
Channel Lineup
*Note this list is up to date (as best as we can make it as of July 15th, 2023.
Next, here are the channels each service offers:
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| ABC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| CBS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| FOX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| NBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CW | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| A&E | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| AccuWeather | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| ACC Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AMC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| American Heroes Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal Planet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Audience | ✓ | ||||||
| AXS TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Baby TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Bally Regional Sports Networks | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| BBC America | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| BBC World News | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| BeIN Sports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| BeIN Sports en Espanol | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| BET | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BET Her | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| BET Jams | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| BET Soul | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Big Ten Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Bloomberg Television | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Boomerang | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Bravo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Campus Insider | ✓ | ||||||
| Cartoon Network/Adult Swim | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| CBS SportsNet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cheddar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cheddar Big News | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Cinemax | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| CLEO TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| CMT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| CNBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| CNBC World | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| CNN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Comedy Central | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comedy TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Comet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Cooking Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cowboy Channel | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Cozi TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Destination America | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Discovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discovery Family | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Discovery Life | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Disney Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Disney Junior | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Disney XD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Magnolia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Duck TV | ✓ | ||||||
| E! | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| El Rey | ✓ | ||||||
| EPIX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| EPIX Drive-In | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| EPIX Hits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| EPIX2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ESPN2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ESPN Bases Loaded | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| ESPN Deportes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| ESPN Goal Line | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| ESPNEWS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ESPNU | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Euronews | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Food Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fox Business | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fox Deportes | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Fox News | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fox Soccer Plus | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| France 24 | ✓ | ||||||
| Freeform | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FS1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FS2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| fubo Sports Network | ✓ | ||||||
| Fuse | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Fusion | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| FX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FX Movie Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FXX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FYI | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Galavision | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Golf Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Great American Country | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| GSN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hallmark | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HBO | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| HGTV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| History | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| HLN | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| IFC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Ion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Investigation Discovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Law & Crime Trial Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Lifetime | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Lifetime Movies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Local Now | ✓ | ||||||
| Logo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Longhorn Network | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Marquee Sports Network | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| MAV TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| MLB Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Motortrend | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| MSG/MSG+ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| MSNBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| MTV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MTV2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MTV Classic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MTV Live | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| MTV U | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| NatGeo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| NatGeo Wild | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| NBA TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| NBC Sports RSNs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| NDTV | ✓ | ||||||
| NESN | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| News18 | ✓ | ||||||
| Newsmax | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Newsy | |||||||
| NFL Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| NFL RedZone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| NHL Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Nick Jr. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nick Music | ✓ | ||||||
| Nickelodeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Nicktooons | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| OAN | ✓ | ||||||
| Outdoor Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Outside TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| OWN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Oxygen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| PAC-12 Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Paramount Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PBS | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| People TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Pop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Pursuit Channel | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| REELZ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Revolt | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| RFDTV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Root Sports Northwest | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Science Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| SEC Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Showtime | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Smithsonian | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| SNY | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Sony Movie Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Sportsman | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Stadium | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Start TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Sundance TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| SyFy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| Tastemade | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| TBS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| TeenNick | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telemundo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tennis Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| TLC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TNT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Travel Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tru TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| TUDN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Turner Classic Movies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| TV Land | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TVOne | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| UNIMAS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Universo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Univision | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| UPtv | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
| USA Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| VH1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ViceTV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| WE tv | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Weather Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| WeatherNation | ✓ |
✓* – Channels are available on Sling Freestream
*Sling TV will allow you to stream one or three streams at once, depending on what package you sign up for. You can also use your Sling TV login for some apps such as ESPN.
*Please check the website of services you want to try to see what locals are offered in your area.
*fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, & Sling TV include several international packages.
*Hulu also includes access to Hulu’s on-demand service.
*Channels may vary depending on the package, plan, and viewer’s location.
*Found an error? Please email us, and we will fix it.
Find out more about each service, below.
DIRECTV STREAM
- Price: Starts at $74.99/mo.
- Channels: 75+
- DVR: Unlimited
- Free Trial: 5 Days
DIRECTV STREAM is one of the best streaming services if you’re looking for something with a wide range of channels and upgradability. Each plan includes unlimited and the Entertainment package, which is the base plan, you can stream over 75 channels for only $74.99 per month. Check out our full breakdown of DIRECTV STREAM to learn more details about the service.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Fubo
- Price: Starts at $74.99/mo.
- Channels: 140+
- DVR: 1000 hours
- Free Trial: 7 Days
If you’re a sports fan then Fubo might be the right streaming service for you. The Pro plan is their base plan and it includes over 140 channels and over 100 sporting events for the low price of $74.99 per month. Each plan from Fubo includes over 1000 hours of DVR space to record shows and events. Our full Fubo breakdown explores the various plans and features that are available with the service.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free for one week.
Sling TV
- Price: Starts at $40/mo.
- Channels: 30+
- DVR: 50 hours
- Free Trial: None
Sling TV is perfect for consumers who are looking for value without spending a ton of money. Sling offers three plans: Sling Blue, Sling Orange, and Sling Orange & Blue. If you’re looking for a great starter plan, for only $40 per month, Sling Blue or Sling Orange gives you over 30 popular channels. Combine the best of both with Sling Orange & Blue for $55 per month. Each Sling plan includes 50 hours of DVR storage and you can check out our full Sling TV breakdown for more details.
New subscribers can get half off of their first month.
Hulu + Live TV
- Price: Starts at $69.99/mo.
- Channels: 85+
- DVR: Unlimited
- Free Trial: None
With over 85 channels and an expansive streaming library with thousands of titles, Hulu + Live TV is a great option to switch to for only $69.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Plus, you can enjoy and rewatch with unlimited DVR storage that stays in your library for up to 9 months. Take a look at our Hulu + Live TV breakdown to learn more.
Philo
- Price: Starts at $25/mo.
- Channels: 70+
- DVR: Unlimited
- Free Trial: 7 Days
If you’re tired of spending a fortune on watching shows, movies, and sports then Philo is a great alternative. At $25 per month, Philo is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services on the market. The streamer offers a robust channel lineup of 70+ networks. There’s flexibility to create up to 10 profiles and stream on up to 3 devices at the same time, so multiple people in your household can watch. Record with unlimited DVR and save it for up to one year. For more information, our Philo review is a great place to start.
Try Philo risk-free with a 7-day free trial.
Vidgo
- Price: Starts at $69.99/mo.
- Channels: 110+
- DVR: 20 hours
- Free Trial: None
Another alternative to cable or satellite is the streaming service Vidgo. The entry-level package is the Plus plan for $69.99 per month, which includes over 110 live channels, on-demand, and record with DVR. Vidgo offers three other plans: Premium. Ultimate and the Spanish-language Vidgo Mas. Check out our Vidgo review for more details on the service.
YouTube TV
- Price: Starts at $72.99/mo.
- Channels: 100+
- DVR: Unlimited
- Free Trial: Varies
YouTube TV is one of the most popular and best overall streaming services on the market due to carrying over 100+ for only $72.99 per month. Other features include unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household. Find out more details in our YouTube TV review.
The Final Cut
Cutting the cord and leaving Optimum for a live TV streaming service doesn’t have to be a hassle. Unlike Optimum, if you decide to subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Philo, Hulu with live TV, Vidgo, or YouTube TV, you will not have to worry about the inconvenience of bulky equipment or pay expensive fees that can save you money in the long run.