Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Odido Thuis vs Optimum
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Odido Thuis | Optimum ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €20 | $30 |
| Reference plan prices | Cheapest Internet 100 Mbit/s: EUR 20/mnd first 12 months, 24 months; Klik&Klaar 5G up to 300 Mbit/s: EUR 26/mnd, monthly; Glasvezel up to 8 Gbit/s: up to 8000 Mbit/s, 24 months | 300 Mbps Internet: $30/mo, 300 Mbps, no contract; 500 Mbps Internet: $40/mo, 500 Mbps, no contract; 8 Gig Fiber Internet: $90/mo, 8000 Mbps, no contract |
| Setup fee | €20 | $150 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Annual inflation correction may apply | Price increases after promo period ends |
| Router | Zyxel T-56 fibre, T-75 for 8 Gbit/s, T-54 for DSL with WiFi 6 | Rent up to $14/mo unless you opt out |
| Markets | NL | US |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 8,000 | Not confirmed |
| Price after contract | €36.50 | Not confirmed |
| Exit fee terms | Not confirmed | No contracts - cancel without early termination fees |
| Address checker | https://www.odido.nl/internet/glasvezel/check | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Top download speed (Mbps) (8,000).
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Key differences
- Odido Thuis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Technology: only Odido Thuis offers 5G.
- Technology: only Optimum offers Cable.
- Contract length: only Odido Thuis offers 24.
- Markets: only Odido Thuis offers NL.
- Markets: only Optimum offers US.
Our verdict on each
Odido Thuis
Odido Thuis suits Dutch households that want fibre up to 8,000 Mbps plus a 5G option from the same provider, rather than shopping across several companies for both. It runs in a single market under Odido Netherlands bv, and entry starts at €20 with the price held after the contract term at €36.50.
Optimum
Optimum suits US households that want a fast line with no contract attached, and its top plan reaches 8,000 Mbps. What you weigh is the joining cost: a setup fee of $150 and a router that is rented unless you opt out.
Score breakdown
| Area | Odido Thuis | Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry price of €20 and a post contract price of €36.50 sit against a site median of €9.30. | 8.6Entry price of $30 looks fair, but Price increases after promo period ends and a $150 setup fee weigh on the total. |
| Offer | 9.6Fibre up to 8,000 Mbps on fttp and 5G, with terms of 24 and 1 months and a Zyxel router included. | 9.8HigherSpeeds of 8,000 Mbps on terms of 1 month, with both cable and fibre available. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.8A US operator trading since 1996 under Optimum Communications, Inc., with US as its market. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Odido Thuis | Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
Additional countries for Odido Thuis: 1. Additional countries for Optimum: 1.
Sources behind this comparison
Odido Thuis
- odido.nl: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Optimum
- highspeedinternet.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- allconnect.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- broadbandnow.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Odido Thuis | Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Full fibre providers | 16 of 107 | 23 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 9 of 46 | 15 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Odido Thuis | Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, 5G | Cable, Fttp |
| Contract length | 24, 1Covers more | 1 |
| Legal entity | Odido Netherlands bv | Optimum Communications, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1996 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Community | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Odido Thuis | Optimum | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 8,000highest quarter | 8,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 8,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 900 |
| Price after contract | €36.50at the median | Not confirmed | €36.50 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Odido Thuis
Pros
- Upload of 8,000 Mbps ranks near the front of the broadband field, which matters for backups and large file transfers.
- Max download of 8,000 Mbps clears the site median of 1,000 Mbps and the rolling broadband median of 2,000 Mbps.
- Two technologies under one roof: fttp and 5G, so a home without fibre can still take 5G.
Cons
- The €36.50 you pay after the intro period sits far above the entry price of €20, so the cheap headline does not carry into later billing.
- A setup fee of €20 applies, against a rolling broadband median of €0 that sits at the low end.
- An annual inflation correction can lift the monthly bill, and the 24 and 1 month term leaves little room to move.
Optimum
Pros
- No contract: No contracts - cancel without early termination fees, so moving or switching does not cost an early termination charge.
- Top-end speed: 8,000 Mbps, well above Astound at 5,000 Mbps.
- Choice of line type: cable and fttp, so cable and fibre both come from one provider.
Cons
- Setup fee of $150 ranks 86 out of 86 on the site's setup fee table, the expensive end of that list.
- Rent up to $14/mo unless you opt out adds a monthly equipment cost unless you opt out and bring your own kit.
- Renewal risk: Price increases after promo period ends, so the figure you pay after the promo period can sit above the $30 entry price.
Who each suits
Odido Thuis
Who it suits
- Households in the Netherlands with fibre at the address that need strong upload for work or backups
- People who want one provider for both fibre and 5G rather than separate broadband and mobile deals
- Renters or short-term movers who prefer a rolling 5G option to a long fibre term
Who should look elsewhere
- Households that want cable alongside fibre, since Astound lists cable and fttp
- Buyers wanting a satellite option for remote addresses, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite
- Price-led shoppers, given the entry price ranks at 27 among the brands compared
Optimum
Who it suits
- Households that want a very fast line but no long commitment, and would otherwise settle for Astound at 5,000 Mbps.
- People likely to move or switch provider often, since No contracts - cancel without early termination fees keeps leaving cheap.
- US households that want one provider for both cable and fibre lines: cable and fttp.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers outside US, who can compare EarthLink instead for fttp, 5G and satellite and a wider choice of ways to connect.
- Fibre-only buyers, who may prefer Abissnet running fttp across its footprint.
- Shoppers who want no joining bill, since the $150 setup fee ranks 86 out of 86 and Astound's terms are worth checking first.
Country by country
| Country | Odido Thuis | Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Odido Thuis
What does broadband cost at Odido Thuis?+
Broadband starts at €20 a month, and that figure belongs to the cheapest Internet plan rather than the top tier. It is an introductory rate for the first year, running on a 24 and 1 month contract. The 5G option is billed monthly at its own rate, so it needs no long term.
What is the price after the contract ends?+
Once the term finishes, the monthly price is €36.50. That sits close to the full-fibre median of €43.08 on the site, so the step up from the entry price is normal for a fibre deal. An annual inflation correction can adjust the figure further each year.
Optimum
What does Optimum cost to get started?+
The entry price is $30 a month, the cheapest plan on the list. Installation is a separate setup fee of $150. Budget for both in the first month, because the setup cost does not appear in the monthly price and it sits at the expensive end of the site's setup fee table.
Do I have to sign a contract with Optimum?+
Contract terms apply: No contracts - cancel without early termination fees. Plan terms are listed as 1 month, so the commitment is measured in months rather than years. That makes Optimum a straightforward option if you expect to move home, since leaving does not trigger an early termination charge.
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