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08-07-2007, 07:26 PM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Middleboro MA
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verizon FIOS
anybody have this Fios for their internet? I am looking to getting it to replace Comcast altogether for internet and TV. It seems like a good deal. We have about 6 MBPS now with comcast and fios offers 5 mbps and 20 mbps, I think we'll start with 5, it's 10 bucks cheaper.
thoughts anyone? comments?
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The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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08-07-2007, 10:32 PM
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Retired Surfer
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I like the little kid in the ad if that counts for anything. "You got your 1310, your 1490, and your 1550.............
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Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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08-07-2007, 11:18 PM
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I've had FIOS TV, internet, and phone since last December. No problems at all with anything. TV is $23/month less than Comcast and internet is 15/2 vs. I think 5M/256k for the same price ($45/month). I can't remember ever having an outage.
On the downside, Verizons on demand isn't as good as comcast. The other thing to be aware of is your phone will change to VOIP from copper, and is then reliant on you having power. They install a UPS so you'll have phone during shorter outages, but if you lost power for a long time, I think you'll lose phone eventually.
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I'm lucky if I can find the water...
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08-08-2007, 06:57 AM
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Location: Newtown, CT
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I just signed up for the whole package, phone internet and TV. I did it mainly for the TV since they have, by far, the best Hi Def serivce. The faster internet and the cheaper phone were side benefits. They'll be installing it in a couple of weeks.
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08-08-2007, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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I've had it for almost a year now and I love it. Phone,Internet, and TV....never had a problem.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-08-2007, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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just called them
but unfortunately it's not available at my new location... DRAT ! 
so that means i'm stuck with charter for internet service...
and they want $79 a month for a dsl connection... thats steep!
i'm looking at satellite service for $49.00 but
when your signal is blocked by weather
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08-08-2007, 12:42 PM
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Professional dumba$$
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Location: New Bedford Ma
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Its 1/4 mile away, but not on my street  My buddy has it and is very happy. |
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08-08-2007, 12:56 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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verizon has been sending me crap for years but its never available in my area. I WANT OFF COMCAST INTERNET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all 
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08-08-2007, 01:11 PM
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crash the guy said
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Originally Posted by crash
Its 1/4 mile away, but not on my street My buddy has it and is very happy. |
the more people that sign up for it on a particular street....
they get the service earlier than other streets because then verizon knows it has instant clientel on that street and it gets done first. |
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08-08-2007, 01:31 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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I am with Jimmy. Hoever, Mansfield and Verizon are bickering at each other have been for a good part of a year
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08-08-2007, 01:38 PM
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sick of bluefish
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Location: TEXAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
I am with Jimmy. Hoever, Mansfield and Verizon are bickering at each other have been for a good part of a year
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so even the crummy part of town doesnt have it either ?  |
making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all
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08-08-2007, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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be careful and watch
your town officials........because...
a town i used to live in (Northboro) got all Huffy with Verizon
and voted to not allow fios in their town at all...
saying... you either give it to everyone or none at all...  |
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08-08-2007, 01:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South Shore
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I have been thinking about it, I hate comcast I think when they say "its comcastic" it meens it will break and have crappy customer service
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Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy
"The cure for everything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea" Isak Dinesen
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08-08-2007, 02:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
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I have the internet & phone >>>TV on Saturday >><
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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08-08-2007, 03:10 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
so even the crummy part of town doesnt have it either ? |
Yes no where in 02048 is there FIOS |
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08-08-2007, 03:20 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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thanks for the replies
We are gonna do it
The biggest reason for switching is to get away from Comcast the monopoly, and to save about 45 bucks total. Also to get the NFL channel without having to pay extra for it since comcast realigned their channels so we can't get NFL without paying extra for it.
they have a special deal for 99 bucks all 3 internet,phone and TV, but ofcourse there is extras, but we still save money.
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The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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08-08-2007, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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Slip,
I got a flyer on my door that offered all three for $95. By the time I got done with the Hi Def DV-R, The sports & Movie package and HBO and Std. Def in the bedrooms it came out to $144 a month.
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08-08-2007, 04:01 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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yep, and the wife adds stuff to the phone that we have now like 4 bucks for wire maintenence on phonelines, then you have to have the TV boxes, she wants the DVR , and then there's taxes, ends up around 150 and we are paying about 200 for all three now.
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The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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08-08-2007, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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i can't and i won't
do business with Charter communications EVER again
i was just reading about their installation requirements
and they won't let you do anything yourself and that clinched it..
so i will be getting a satellite dish for
my broadband internet connection
instead of getting bent over by those bastids
all paid for today and i'll be up and running
right on schedual...  |
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08-08-2007, 08:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
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Slip - you are going to love it. I signed up for the whole bang long ago and find the service excellent. I now get everything in one bill. 2 land lines, cells, cable, internet and I saved a bundle over RCN.
I also found that when there is a problem they answer quickly and have knowledgable techs to talk to. Speeeek engelisc also!   |
low & slow 37
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08-08-2007, 08:28 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gone fishin
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I've dealt with Verizon DSL tech support several times and my main complaint was non-English speaking agents..Can't understand a f%$#@ word they say..  JohnR can confirm that one.. 
What I dislike about the Verizon deal is that you have to sign a 2 yr contract..F that |
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08-08-2007, 09:17 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
so even the crummy part of town doesnt have it either ? |
There are bloofish in your brakes |
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08-09-2007, 06:00 AM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
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Slip as others say, you will love it. The stuff is selling like gangbusters.
The speeds currently offered are 5/2 mbs, 20/5, and 50/10. Just to clarify the phone is not Voip, it uses a separate bandwith on the fiber, the power supply, and battery back-up are for the equipment that changes the light to a digital signal at the house. You are on your own fiber, sharing with noone,which means that when johny rotten comes home from school and starts dowloading your speed will not drop unlike the competition. Also the competition's phone is Voip, so when their internet is down so is your phone.
Bruce the inside wire maintence will save you 95 bucks for a service call if the trouble is inside the house, but since you know a phoneguy.....
BTW the tech support for DSL maybe in India, but the tech Support for Fios is here, they actually have an office in Providence, Virginia, California, and Texas, that was a union negotiated thing with the FIOS.
Thats all for now gotta go install some light....  |
Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
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08-09-2007, 07:26 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSpecialist
Slip as others say, you will love it. The stuff is selling like gangbusters.
The speeds currently offered are 5/2 mbs, 20/5, and 50/10. Just to clarify the phone is not Voip, it uses a separate bandwith on the fiber, the power supply, and battery back-up are for the equipment that changes the light to a digital signal at the house. You are on your own fiber, sharing with noone,which means that when johny rotten comes home from school and starts dowloading your speed will not drop unlike the competition. Also the competition's phone is Voip, so when their internet is down so is your phone.
Bruce the inside wire maintence will save you 95 bucks for a service call if the trouble is inside the house, but since you know a phoneguy.....
BTW the tech support for DSL maybe in India, but the tech Support for Fios is here, they actually have an office in Providence, Virginia, California, and Texas, that was a union negotiated thing with the FIOS.
Thats all for now gotta go install some light.... |
That was True Quam |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-09-2007, 07:50 AM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSpecialist
BTW the tech support for DSL maybe in India, but the tech Support for Fios is here, they actually have an office in Providence, Virginia, California, and Texas, that was a union negotiated thing with the FIOS.
light.... |
Now that's good to know.  |
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08-11-2007, 03:40 PM
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Just Got it today >>can,t f#$%^&*( figure it out /but it awesome //  |
ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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08-11-2007, 03:48 PM
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Finally
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Location: FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clammer
Just Got it today >>can,t f#$%^&*( figure it out /but it awesome // |
Yup, picture is crazy awesome, never seen anything like it. Clammer can only watch one channel out of the 800 he pays for because he can't figure how to use the remote..  |
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08-11-2007, 04:06 PM
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Ya know where I,m heading tomorrow >wanna tow ????
come back & tank-up  |
ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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08-12-2007, 08:35 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
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Did you guys see the new video menu, and onscreen guide we put out this week. Instead of the title of the movie, there are icons of the dvd box cover click on the icon for info, pretty cool stuff  |
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08-12-2007, 08:38 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
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see what I mean..........
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
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