dave :

he really means just the local .. I have two boxes to get the full service on two tv,s >>> I made a couple of moves over the weekend >> now the box that in the B/R won,t pick up the H/D channels & the monster downstairs is going on Craigs list .with another coming in to replace it / so I,ll have to get another h/D box >.. I was meaning to check today / if they have a place to just go switch boxes /like cox,s does / or if i,m gonna have to make a appointment ll
IMO .. the picture is much clearer & the price [even with the fees for boxes >.is still cheaper as a package ;;

I do miss channel 3 & the repeat news on 5 ,.,.,.,.

I have 2 tv's that we really dont use much..just wanted to make sure they will at least get basic..

Mike essentially FIOS has the potential for unlimited lines/signals to an from house.

Thanks guys. I am going to stay with comcast digital for another year. I have no problems with the comcast and just figured I will stay with them considering the price is pretty much the same with either. Maybe next year. Paul

Some of you know that I work for VZ. I install fios and can answer many questions.

Dave you deffinately need a box for every tv. They are switching the localsoff of analog per the law and unless you have a tv with a digital tuner you will need a box. As of right now we were told all new installations need boxes as the cut date was going to be mid march to somewhere in june. If you don't take a box you could be in for a long wait when the deadline comes, because everyone with out one will be calling. [COLOR="Red"]The cable companies will be doing the same thing soon. The law says by March of 09 so they will be no differant.[/COLOR

Mike they will place at their dime, however is there a conduit or is it direct buried? If it is direct buried, then it may take them some extra time to get a crew scheduled, other wise it should'nt be a big deal. Make sure that you have a power outlet near where the equipment will be mounted, the equipment varies by location, some offices use a differant brand equipment and there some differences. Also they tell you 4-6 hours for install, exspect to be there the whole day and then some, alot of jobs run 8-14. Just be prepared.

Bronko we have 2 dvr's one is hidef, the other is standard def. The both have dual tuners.

One more thing no matter who you go with you pay to lease a box. Think of it this way, if you could buy the boxes you would be shelling out 250+ for a box, now multiply that by the number of tv's. Some of you would be shelling out 1000+ just to get hooked up. Then think about how many electronic components crap out after the years warranty is up. If a box craps put it is on Verizon, Cox, Comcast or whoever else you lease the equipment from.

One thing about fios is the Hi def channels are uncompressed because of the amount of bandwith on fiberoptic cable. That is why our picture blows the competition out of the water.

One more thing watch everyones commercials, you will notice that Verizon does'nt run negative ads directed at the cable companies. Our ads are all positive about our service, with our customers, real customers backing it up. I have worked for a cable company, direct tv through circuit city, and now this. This is the best product hands down for years to come. I HAVE SEEN AND WORKED ON THEM ALL.

Thanks for the info. I am only tied up for a year and may change next year. I just ended up going with the status quo because I have no complaints with comcast and I didn't have the time right now to compare and such, aka as being lazy and busy. Next year i will definitely consider the change seriously. Thanks again. Paul

I called Verizon and I am all set up for April 2.

Any of you FIOS users...click this and post your speeds...thanks

http://www.speedtest.net/

not verizon fios

but with Cox RI I am:

5727 / 565

comcast to Portland
down 23558
up 2311

comcast to NY
down 12257
up 1596

Are those rates anygood? They seem fast to me but what do i know.

yes, blazing fast.

I am on comcast and get 4350/350

So far Fios is about the only good thing I see about living on the mainland.

5204
1541


5247 and 1518 the second time around
to Portland ME

download - 20760 KBPS
upload - 1547 KBPS

tested at 4:25 PM:spin:

wow i guess it is pretty fast. Does make using Limewire a little more bearable. Does the computer help in getting and utilizing more speed? I got one of these Intel core 2 things.

I have my bank make an automatic payment to Comcast for a specific amount and I never look at the bill. I didn't know that I had a special rate that ended. I discovered this 3 Months later. I called Comcast and told them that I didn't know that that was a special rate and that the special rate was all I was willing to pay so if they wanted my business they would credit me back those additional charges and keep me at the old rate. Otherwise I would pull out their service and go with their competitors ......... I went up 2 levels in their customer service people but I got my credit and my service at the old price.

Comcast is afraid of losing your business and will do almost anything to keep it ...........

I did the same. The special I had ended and they never said anything. All of a sudden my bill was way more. I called and said wtf. You don't tell my plan was up. They apologized and they took 2 months of the extra charges off the bill.

We also had the complete cable bundle .... switched to Verizon Fios ... fantastic service and save a few bucks a month. They run the fiber to the house at no charge ... uses your existing coax inside the house.

The do need to install a fair size box (12 x 12) in the basement ... near an electric outlet.

We did have to make a 2 year commitment to Verizon.

Comcast
 

I'm in Hanover with Comcast. Very fast, no problems.

verizon vs comcast
 

I'm coming out of the dark ages now and decided to sign up for cable, internet service and phone. All that is offered in my area is Comcast with the bundle deal of $99 per month/ you have the option of a one year deal or two years. I live in Massachusetts.

I would go with the 2 year deal. It is now 128 for the 99 I payed the last 2 years. I have never had a problem and if that is all you have I would take the 2 year deal.