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Bingo
10-08-2005, 02:22 AM
So does anyone know any details about this new Fios service?

http://www22.verizon.com/FiosForHome/channels/Fios/HighSpeedInternetForHome.asp

Supposedly, it offers insanely fast speeds and dirt cheap rates.

Curious if anyone knows much about it?

Bingo
EXEcution
10-08-2005, 03:03 AM
I know that my current ISP is Verizon and I've seen their vans all over the place near my place like a year ago, laying down the cables and whatnot. Definitely gonna upgrade my basic ADSL to this when I get the chance. Seems alot more reliable than cable too.
Bingo
10-08-2005, 09:34 PM
No kiddin. My friend who is getting Fios installed is getting a package that includes 15MB download speed (Dunno on upload) for 39.95/month for the first year and I think 49.95/month after that.

Yes, that's 15MB download for 39.95. :eek:
EXEcution
10-08-2005, 09:55 PM
I still think the download rates depend on where you live in relation to the Verizon biulding, distance plays a big part from what I hear.
Bingo
10-08-2005, 11:18 PM
Ya think it would? From what little I know about fiber, I thought one of the big deals with it is that it DOESN'T suffer much loss at all over the run?

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EXEcution
10-09-2005, 12:35 AM
Honestly I was guessing, but I know fiber optic cable can send and receive singals at lightning speeds (light speeds actually :P) So the question is how much are you willing to pay Verizon to have Fios and have some guy come over your house and installing it.
Bingo
10-09-2005, 12:49 AM
The current deal is free installation and as I mentioned, 39.95/month for 15MB speed! That's cheaper than what I pay for high speed cable access.
Bingo
10-09-2005, 12:51 AM
Ahhh. Here's the basic published standard rate fees:

Up to 5 Mbps/2 Mbps $34.95 - $39.95

Up to 15 Mbps/2 Mbps $44.95 - $49.95

Up to 30 Mbps/5 Mbps $179.95 - $199.95

Heh, pretty steep jump to the top tier! However, 15/2 would be MORE than enough for me I can say!

B