Anyone have experience with VERIZON FIOS ? Verizon is installing new cable in our sub-division for FIOS TV .

Question

I already have local Telephone and DSL Internet Service with Verizon, very pleased. I would like to drop cable ( too expensive ) go with FIOS.

Anyone have experience...good or bad, and cost, etc. Thanks.

Answer 1

I absolutely love it.... its picture is great on my plasma and it runs smoothly. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Having FIOS means that you will have your own direct line from your home to the CO (central office), and you will not be sharing your signal with anybody. If you have cable for your Internet and experience slowdowns at specific times, that is because you are sharing your signal with your neighbors, neighborhood, and local area. I also like that with FIOS if you ever loose power you will still have dial tone because of the bbu, that is if you have a non cordless phone.

The best thing about FIOS I have to say is that they use a proud union work force, not contractors that get paid by the job. You can be sure that your job will be done the the highest standards.

As far as the cost, it all depends on what services you get. Such as type of stb (set top box) standard, standard dvr, hd, hd dvr. As well as options such as movies packages, internet speed (5/2, 15/2, 15/5, & 30/5) as well as your landline services

As far as installation goes, when you order you will be given an install date.  You will be told that the installation will take between 4-6 hours, the reason being is the installation is a complicated process.  One other thing is the tech will need access to a AC outlet near the placement of the ONT.  You will get a new fiber drop from the terminal on a pole in your area, as opposed from your copper one.  Once the fiber is placed the tech will install a new ONT (optical network terminal).  What the ONT will do is convert the fiber signal back into one that your coax can "read".  Along with the ONT you will also get a BBU (battery back up) that is what will give you the dial tone I mentioned above.  Now your copper wireing will be transfered from your old NID to the new ONT.  From here the coax will be moved from you current outside connection to the new ONT.  Once the tech activates the ONT, a wireless router will then be placed by your computer.  This will give you your internet along with your IMG (interactive media guide) for your TV.  Your computer will then be programmed for the new router.  Once this is working the new STB's (set top boxes) will then be installed at each TV you requested.  The tech will then activate the STB's.  The last thing the tech will do is to remove your old copper drop unless you request for it to be left in place.  That will be the end of the install.  The last thing is for you to enjoy the best video/internet arround.