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woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

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woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

Its so much cheaper - anyone made the switch from Optimum to FIOS?

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Posted 5/17/07 1:20 PM
 
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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

Let me know if you like it...DH wants me to look into it b/c we currently use Comcast (we're in NJ) for everything and they SUCK.

Posted 5/17/07 1:21 PM
 

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Yah!! I can't wait until they come here but the village is fighting itChat Icon

Posted 5/17/07 1:22 PM
 

Shorty
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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

The only negative thing I've heard (which may or may not even be true) is that you need a box for every single TV to get even basic channels, like USA and TBS.

Does anyone know if this is true?

Posted 5/17/07 1:22 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

my parents switched for DirectTV to FIOS and are very happy. I love that you can record thing on the DVR and then play it back on other boxes! They also have great on demand programs.

Posted 5/17/07 1:23 PM
 

Shorty
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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

And who knows how long it'll be before its officially available...they're just digging the trenches now.

Posted 5/17/07 1:24 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

Posted by Shorty

The only negative thing I've heard (which may or may not even be true) is that you need a box for every single TV to get even basic channels, like USA and TBS.

Does anyone know if this is true?




Yes, Ive heard the same... also YOU pay to power it.....with the cable co., they power it...

Posted 5/17/07 1:25 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

Posted by Shorty

The only negative thing I've heard (which may or may not even be true) is that you need a box for every single TV to get even basic channels, like USA and TBS.

Does anyone know if this is true?



I switched a while ago...I don't know for a fact that this is true but I suspect it is because the cable is different.

I'm very happy with it except for ONE tiny thing - I think the Optimum DVR box is better - holds more and has a friendlier user interface. But other than that - blazing internet speeds and NO pixelating and freezing up on the TV which used to be a big problem for us with Optimum.

Posted 5/17/07 1:26 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

Posted by Shorty

Its so much cheaper - anyone made the switch from Optimum to FIOS?

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We switched at my office but just for internet. No problems so far (got it in November) Chat Icon

Posted 5/17/07 1:28 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

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and NO pixelating and freezing up on the TV which used to be a big problem for us with Optimum.



that's our big issue too

Posted 5/17/07 1:28 PM
 

Christine
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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

Our building is being wired for this and I think will be available towards the end of the year. DH is dying to make the switch - everything is supposed to be better, faster & cheaper!

Posted 5/17/07 1:30 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

Posted by Shorty

Posted by BabyAvocado
and NO pixelating and freezing up on the TV which used to be a big problem for us with Optimum.



that's our big issue too



That was SO frustrating! That's why the minute FIOS became available for us we switched. Coincidentally, it happened most frequently with our premium channels or when we paid for an On Demand movie! Chat Icon

Posted 5/17/07 1:31 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

My mom just did. She said the TV clarity is unbelievable & she does not even have a high-def TV.

ETA: also when the power went out yesterday she was happy to still have a phone

Message edited 5/17/2007 1:40:33 PM.

Posted 5/17/07 1:39 PM
 

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Re: woohoo! Verizon FIOS being installed on my block right now!

we have Fios internet and it's amazing, haven't had one issue with the wireless.

we had the TV, and the HD was incredible...I did not like the DVR, it was confusing and mean...we switched back to Direct TV once DH chopped a tree down so he could have his sunday ticket backChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
I do miss the HD and DirectTV HD is ridiculous Chat Icon

Posted 5/17/07 1:48 PM
 
 

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