If you are experiencing Internet and Data Issues, try these steps:
- Restart your device (turn off and back on)
- Check that device has at least 2 signal bars. If not, see the No Service or Signal Issues FAQ
- Ensure Airplane mode is off.
- Ensure Data Roaming is turn on if you are outside the Optimum Mobile Coverage Area. Check to see if you are currently in a covered Zip Code.
- Ensure Wi-Fi is turned off and you are using Optimum Mobile Data.
- If these steps did not resolve the Internet and Data Issues, proceed with the troubleshooting steps below.
Additional Troubleshooting:
- In device settings set the Network Mode to 4G/LTE/5G or Auto mode.
- Delete the cache, cookies, and history in your browser.
- Uninstall and recently installed apps such as 3rd party browsers, battery savers, launchers/home screen apps to verify if issue related to a new app installed.
- Android devices:
- Wipe the cache partition.
- Turn on data connection or packet data settings. If it's already on, toggle it off and back on.
- Turn off Data Usage Limit or Data Limit.
- Apple devices:
- Reset network settings in Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
- Verify the Optimum Mobile Carrier Settings are up-to-date in Settings > Cellular > Carrier Services
- Update the device software to the latest version using Wi-Fi, if possible.
- Turn off any VPN settings or apps.
- Remove the battery, and re-insert it. If you don't have a removable battery, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until it resets.
- Turn on the device and test your internet.
If issue persists after following steps above:
- Please contact our Customer Service Agents for additional assistance.
- Before contacting us, document 2 examples of the issue that includes:
- Date & Time
- Location of device (specific street address)
- Network Connected to (Optimum 5G, Optimum LTE, Optimum WiFi, etc.)
- Signal Strength (0-4 Bars)
- Device Make & Model
- Device Software Version/Baseband