What's the catch?
I've been using Optimum internet for a few years now. Generally no complaints with service. Just yday I contacted their online support to replace a dying router and the rep tried hard to upsell me on an internet/mobile combo deal. Basically what he offered was
500 mbps optimum internet for $10/mo (reduction from the $60/mo I am paying right now)
Unlimited optimum mobile for $25/mo
I would have these prices locked for 5 years.
Now that's a pretty good offer on paper, since I'm paying about $60 for 300 mbps internet alone. My phone isn't compatible with eSim which is needed for optimum mobile (and the deal), so I asked if I could finance a cheap one, which he said I could for $5/mo for 36 months.
Again, still not bad, because the total comes to $40/month so I would be saving money while also having a backup phone. So I went for it - had to pay $40 for delivery of the phone which is acceptable.
Then I found this subreddit and everyone is saying optimum mobile is a scam? What's the catch exactly, what should I expect to happen? Because to me it seems like a net win even if I never touch the phone plan at all.