IPTV vs Suddenlink/Optimum: Southern States Cable Alternative
Texas, Louisiana, Carolinas, Arkansas — drop Optimum's $200/mo cable bill for $11.88/mo IPTV. Keep Bally Sports South, SEC, ACC, every local affiliate.
Same channels. 90% off. No service calls.
Suddenlink (now Optimum) is one of the lowest-rated cable companies in America. Drop them today, keep every game, save $1,500+/year.
Start free trial →Why Southerners are switching
Save $1,500+/year
Suddenlink/Optimum runs $145-220/mo. StreamTV is $11.88 — keep every channel.
20,000+ channels vs 220
Get every Southern local + Spanish + Caribbean + sports cable can't match.
All Southern RSNs included
Bally Sports South, SEC Network, ACC Network, Longhorn Network, NESN — every game.
No 2-hour service calls
Suddenlink's notorious wait times? Our WhatsApp support answers in under 5 minutes.
Side-by-side: Suddenlink/Optimum vs StreamTV
| Feature | Suddenlink / Optimum | StreamTV |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $145-220 | $11.88 |
| Total channels | 220-340 | 20,000+ |
| Equipment fees | $15-30/box | $0 |
| Bally Sports / SEC / ACC | Top tier only | ✓ Included |
| Spanish + international | $30/mo extra | ✓ Included |
| Service calls | Notoriously slow | WhatsApp 24/7 |
| Year 1 total | $1,800+ | $180 |
Every Southern channel you need
Bally Sports South / Southeast
Braves, Hawks, Predators, Hurricanes, Grizzlies — every regional game
SEC Network & SEC Network+
Alabama, LSU, Auburn, Tennessee, Georgia football & basketball
ACC Network & ACC Extra
Clemson, UNC, Duke, Florida State — full ACC coverage
Longhorn Network
Texas Longhorns football, basketball, baseball — every game
Local CBS/NBC/ABC/FOX
Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, New Orleans, Little Rock affiliates
Telemundo & Univision
Spanish-language locals for Texas, Florida, Louisiana markets
Built for every Southern market
Texas suburbs
Frisco, Plano, Sugar Land — drop $200/mo Optimum, keep Cowboys, Rockets, Stars, Astros.
Louisiana & Mississippi
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jackson — LSU, Saints, Pelicans plus Cajun French channels.
Carolinas
Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston — Panthers, Hornets, Hurricanes, ACC football all included.
Arkansas & West Virginia
Little Rock, Fayetteville, Charleston WV — Razorbacks, Mountaineers, full SEC/Big12 coverage.
Switching FAQs
Is Optimum the same as Suddenlink?
Yes — Altice rebranded Suddenlink as Optimum across the South in 2023. Same company, same pricing complaints.
Can I keep Bally Sports South after canceling cable?
Yes — Bally Sports South, Southeast, Southwest are all included with StreamTV. Watch every Braves, Hawks, Hurricanes, Grizzlies game live.
What about local news (KHOU, WFAA, WBRZ)?
Yes — every Southern ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS local affiliate is included along with Telemundo and Univision Spanish locals.
Will I get SEC Network and ESPN?
Yes — ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, SEC Network, ACC Network, Longhorn Network all included for Saturday college football.
Internet only — will Optimum let me?
Yes — call Optimum, request internet-only. You'll save $80-150/mo without losing connectivity.
Drop Optimum. Keep football Saturdays.
Bally Sports South, SEC, ACC, every Southern local. $11.88/month. Save $1,500+/year. Free trial — no credit card.
Cancel cable today →