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RM23
LIF Adult
Member since 5/06 997 total posts
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Rachel
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Cablevision vs. Verizon
Do you have phone, cable and internet? I cant decide if I should use Cablevision or Verizon FIOS.
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Posted 2/15/07 11:59 AM  |
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
Member since 11/06 10348 total posts
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Ivelysse
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
We are going to do Verizon Fios for Internet & Phone when we move. TV isn't available in our area yet.
My friends just got all three from Verizon in Huntington and says its great!!!
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| Posted 2/15/07 12:12 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
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C
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
I switched from Cablevision to FIOS for cable, internet and phone and it is great! I save around $40 a month. But make sure its in your area first. It is not offered to everyone yet.
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| Posted 2/15/07 12:16 PM |
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MrsA
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Member since 1/06 2012 total posts
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
We just got the Verizon FIOS phone and internet, so far it's great. We went with cablevision for TV service since FIOS tv isnt avilable in our area yet.
ETA: We used to have triple play from Cablevision. We didnt really have any problems with it.
Message edited 2/15/2007 12:18:55 PM.
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| Posted 2/15/07 12:16 PM |
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lululu
LIF Adult
Member since 7/05 9508 total posts
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
we have the optimum triple play from cablevision and the phone service isnt that great. we go thru periods of static, we lose phone service, sometimes there is an echo. i wouldnt recommend it.
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| Posted 2/15/07 12:16 PM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
We're sticking with Cablevision for now.
Verizon FIOS isn't avail in my area yet.
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| Posted 2/15/07 12:21 PM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
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Shawn
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
FYI, to check if it's available for you, here's Verizon's website to check. Put in your phone number in the center box, and it will tell you if it's in your area.
Verizon FiOS availability
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| Posted 2/15/07 12:28 PM |
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MrsSquitty
Family of 6
Member since 10/06 3251 total posts
Name:
Nicole
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
we have Verizon FIOS for TV, internet, and phone.. we LOVE it
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| Posted 2/15/07 1:22 PM |
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lemonlime
Member since 1/07 1226 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
can you keep your phone # if you switch from the cable triple play to verizon?
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| Posted 2/15/07 1:41 PM |
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Wendy
Wheeee!
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
We recently switched everything to FiOS and I've been a little disappointed with the internet speed 
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| Posted 2/15/07 1:46 PM |
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Drewzilla
LIF Zygote
Member since 1/07 25 total posts
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
Posted by jmmk
can you keep your phone # if you switch from the cable triple play to verizon?
Yes. FCC Regulations. 
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| Posted 2/15/07 2:00 PM |
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bikramaddict
mommy-to-be
Member since 8/06 4376 total posts
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
I've had both and currently have FIOS. I love it!
Cablevision's "triple play" is a promo. Your rates will go up slowly over a two year period. Verizon is a set rate, no gimmicks, etc. Plus, you get extras for free such as on demand and widgets, which give you quick little traffic and weather updates for your town.
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| Posted 2/15/07 2:09 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
I've had Cablevision for all three for about 2 years now. I have to say that Cablevision is very responsive in helping me trouble shoot things and came to the house the other day and swapped out my modem which wasn't quite working right.
I don't know much about Verizon but I tend to wait to see how the service is for others before I jump.
The rates for everything go up after the promo period. I now spend close to $180 for all three but I have some additional parts of my cable package. But I was able to negotiate with them when my renewal came up.
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| Posted 2/15/07 2:30 PM |
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
Member since 8/06 6663 total posts
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Angela
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
we have cablevision right now and personally i find that every month there is an error on my billing statement. i have to call EVERY month and i even told them, i cant wait until fios comes to our neighborhood. it is just silly.
we have the triple play which is good for the money but we are hoping that verizon offers competitive pricing!
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| Posted 2/15/07 3:04 PM |
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ODonnell
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
I have cablevision triple play and I hate the phone service. When I signed up in July the international plan was $14.99 for 800 minutes. Now it's $14.99 for every 60 minutes. I use that on one call! Every time I use it, I either have static or an echo.
I can't wait until Verizon comes to our area.
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| Posted 2/15/07 3:23 PM |
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lemonlime
Member since 1/07 1226 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
Yes. FCC Regulations.
thank you
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| Posted 2/15/07 3:50 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
Member since 10/06 15979 total posts
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BahBahBlackJeep
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
We have the optimum triple play and have had no major problems and if something minor does happen, I call the 800# and they fix it right then and there.
I would recommend it.
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| Posted 2/15/07 4:06 PM |
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AOMom
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/06 856 total posts
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j
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
Posted by Jennie0898
We have the optimum triple play and have had no major problems and if something minor does happen, I call the 800# and they fix it right then and there.
I would recommend it.
I agree, we've had optimum triple play for about 1 1/2 years now...no issues so far. We also have a landline though, b/c our alarm co. wanted a land line when they installed it.
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| Posted 2/15/07 6:33 PM |
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anjerandunder
Positive thoughts worked!!!
Member since 6/06 1909 total posts
Name:
J
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
Posted by Drewzilla
Posted by jmmk
can you keep your phone # if you switch from the cable triple play to verizon?
Yes. FCC Regulations.
my dad just switched over from cable to verizon and they said they weren't able to keep the number. it almost detered him but he did it anyway. he's had that number for years. i stayed with cable because when i called them they gave me 40 off my monthly bill for staying with them!!!
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| Posted 2/15/07 6:49 PM |
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MrsKelly
just hangin' around...
Member since 11/06 6305 total posts
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Krista
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
Posted by Blu-ize
I've had Cablevision for all three for about 2 years now. I have to say that Cablevision is very responsive in helping me trouble shoot things and came to the house the other day and swapped out my modem which wasn't quite working right.
I don't know much about Verizon but I tend to wait to see how the service is for others before I jump.
The rates for everything go up after the promo period. I now spend close to $180 for all three but I have some additional parts of my cable package. But I was able to negotiate with them when my renewal came up.
same here. we now pay about 160-180/month for all 3, but we have every channel under the sun and the dvr service through them etc and we have never had a problem with anything. we'll probably stick with cablevision at least until we move in another 2 years or so... if verizon is still going strong, we'll decide then what we want to do. but we haven't had a problem, and i'm a fan of if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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| Posted 2/15/07 8:12 PM |
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Drewzilla
LIF Zygote
Member since 1/07 25 total posts
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
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my dad just switched over from cable to verizon and they said they weren't able to keep the number. it almost detered him but he did it anyway. he's had that number for years. i stayed with cable because when i called them they gave me 40 off my monthly bill for staying with them!!!
From the FCC site:
Under the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) “local number portability” (LNP) rules, you can switch telephone service providers within the same geographic area and keep your existing phone number. However, if you are moving from one geographic area to another, you may not be able to take your number with you. In addition to switching from one wireless company to another, in most cases, you will be able to switch from a wireline company to a wireless company, or from a wireless company to a wireline company, and still keep your phone number.
Of course I don't know if there are any specific exception's that your father fell under.
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| Posted 2/15/07 9:26 PM |
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BikerGrl
Merry Christmas!
Member since 5/05 2875 total posts
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It's not the destination....it's the journey!
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Re: Cablevision vs. Verizon
I switched last summer to Verizon FIOS. LOVE IT!
I save almost $75 a month from when I had Verizon phone & cable internet & TV!
I get one bill for phone, internet, TV & cell phone. Not counting the cell phone, I spend around $170 a month.
We have HBO & Cinemax, 1 DVR box, 2 regular boxes & on demand so I did not feel the need to get more upgraded movie channels.
There's ALWASYS something on to watch!
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| Posted 2/15/07 9:39 PM |
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