Suddenlink Review: Pricing, Packages, and More (2024)

We like Suddenlink service for its competitively priced internet packages and fast download speeds. Suddenlink finally did away with the data caps on its cheap internet plans, so you can look forward to unlimited data even on its Internet 100 plan.

Suddenlink’s cable TV plans aren’t too shabby either—there are plenty of channels, and you’ll get HBO included with the Premier TV package. But you can’t get standalone TV with Suddenlink, and you won’t get discounted prices on TV and internet bundles.

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Suddenlink’s upload speeds are good unless you’re a YouTube star who puts massive videos on your channel every day. Otherwise, the speeds should be more than enough to update your social media.

Not sure which plan is right for you? Learn more about Suddenlink internet service.

Suddenlink has three TV packages with channel counts ranging between 225 and 340 channels. If you spring for the Premier TV package, you’ll get HBO Max included, just like Suddenlink’s competitor offers.

Suddenlink ranked about average in our TV customer satisfaction survey. Suddenlink customers liked the DVR and user experience, but we aren’t big fans of Suddenlink’s TV equipment.

However, these TV plans aren’t standalone—you have to bundle them together with an internet plan. In the table below, you’ll see how much each plan adds to your total Suddenlink bill, but we suggest you check out the bundles table for a clearer picture of your potential monthly costs.

We’ve got a lot more to say on Suddenlink TV service. Check out our in-depth review.

With Suddenlink’s TV and internet combos, you get one of three channel lineups. Value TV, Select TV, and Premier TV have 225+, 290+, and 340+ channels respectively.

Value TV has top choices like Disney Channel, ESPN, and HGTV. If you’re looking for more family channels, Select TV has Disney Junior and TeenNick. Premier TV’s specialty channels include HBO, Pac-12 Networks, and Big Ten Network.

The right cable channels can make or break your night. Find the Suddenlink channel lineup that has all your favorites.

Want both internet and TV? Suddenlink offers combinations of the two services at a discounted rate. And if you add home phone to the internet and TV mix, it’s only $10 more for the first 12 months.

Looking to save some cash? Check out Suddenlink bundles.

Internet 1 Gig + Premier TV + Phone is Suddenlink’s top tier bundle. You’ll get the best of everything Suddenlink has to offer: fast internet, top TV channels, and unlimited calls.

All that “best of everything” comes with a pretty hefty price tag, though. Sure, Suddenlink includes phone with no additional charges to the TV and internet price. But if you’re looking to save cash, Internet 100 + Value TV + Phone will still take care of most people’s needs.

Keep these cool things about Suddenlink in mind:

• 30-day money-back guarantee
• Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
• All-in-one internet and TV device available for lease
• Altice Gateway 6 modem/router combo

You’ll find Suddenlink in pockets across the US, but its biggest service areas are Texas, Arkansas, West Virginia, and Oklahoma. Some of its biggest competitors are , Frontier, and Earthlink, but Suddenlink holds its own.

’s fiber service tends to be more reliable and offers more affordable plans than Suddenlink internet prices. AT&T also offers streaming TV, but it’s a bit more pricey than Suddenlink’s TV packages. Still, AT&T is an attractive alternative to Suddenlink, unless you live in an area where AT&T offers only its outdated DSL internet service (in that case, go with Suddenlink).

We’re not huge fans of Frontier around these parts because its DSL network is dilapidated and its TV service is missing in action. But at least it has no data caps and includes internet equipment in its service cost, so it’s an okay fallback if you’re afraid of running into Suddenlink’s data limits.

Earthlink plans tend to be on the pricier side, and its internet speeds usually aren’t the fastest. Instead, Earthlink’s shtick is offering phenomenal customer service. Suddenlink’s customer support isn’t the worst, but if you want to be treated thoughtfully by your internet service provider, Earthlink is the way to go.

Suddenlink TV and internet bundles are a little rich for our blood—you’d have to dig pretty deep into your couch cushions to find enough loose change for those big price tags.

But if you’re just in the market for internet, Suddenlink should definitely be on your radar. We’re big fans of Suddenlink internet’s low prices, unlimited data, and no-annual-contract policy.

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