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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.
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