VERIZON FIOS INTERNET SERVICE
After using Verizon FiOS Lightning-Fast Broadband Internet Service
for several months I can’t find anything bad to say about it. Here's what's so good about it.
SPEED. Though I signed up for the 5Mbps download / 2Mbps upload plan, many people will want faster download speeds, to make those downloads go a bit faster, which comes in especially handy if you download a lot of video, or music.
It’s hard to believe that, with Verizon FIOS Internet Service, you can get download speeds AND uploads speeds FASTER than a T1 line (1.5Mbps up/down) for so much less.
RELIABILITY. Residential Verizon FIOS Internet Service may not be a business grade service like a T1 but I have yet to experience any downtime since day one.
And I haven’t noticed degraded service or slower speed during peak hours. Verizon is investing billions in converting the last leg of distribution to fiber. They can serve phone, internet, TV and keep up with the increasing bandwidth demands, all over a single fiber.
FEATURES. Most people will install the software that comes with the installation package, and they’ll have access to the Verizon Entertainment Portal, virus and spam protection, 2GB for email accounts, etc. The router itself provides enough features for me.
I’ve never seen a router with so many options and capabilities. Complete firewall control, parental settings, traffic monitoring, extensive port forwarding to name a few. If any router can do it, this one probably can.
PRICE. See the FiOS pans below for prices. If you don’t use internet very much, then I would suggest sticking with Verizon High Speed Internet
, since it is cheaper at $19.99/mo. But for the level of service you get with Verizon FIOS Internet Service, there simply is nothing better.
If you really want to save money, go with the Verizon FiOS Triple Play.
, Verizon's Fios Internet, Phone, TV bundle.
| Price |
See plans below |
| Payment Options |
- Credit card
- Itemized charge on your telephone bill
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| Additional Free Features |
- 10 MB personal Web space
- Verizon Internet Security Suite
- Verizon Online Backup & Storage
- Verizon Games On Demand
- Movies On Demand with Starz® Play
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| Works With: |
- Windows 2000 or higher
- Mac OS 10.3 or higher
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| Web Accelerator? |
No.
Not needed |
| Software required? |
Yes. |
| Features included |
Free Anti-virus, Firewall, Parental Controls, Anti-Spyware, Pop-up Ad Blocker and Privacy Manager. |
| Instant messaging compatibility |
Yes.
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| Email Details |
Up to 9 email addresses each with up to 4MB of storage with Web based and POP access |
| Technical Support? |
Yes.
24/7 Live Technical Support
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| Available In: |
Certain areas of the US. Check website for availability in your area. |
| Link to visit site: |
Verizon FiOS Internet Service |
Plans (One-Year Agreement)
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Equipment |
Installation |
Verizon FiOS Internet with Verizon home phone service |
Verizon FiOS Internet without Verizon home phone service |
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Fast
Download up to 10 Mbps / Upload up to 2 Mbps |
Wireless router included
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Included for one computer
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$44.99/mo.
First month FREE with online orders
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$49.99/mo.
First month FREE with online orders
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Faster
Download up to 20 Mbps / Upload up to 5 Mbps
|
Wireless router included
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Included for one computer
|
$54.99/mo.
First month FREE with online orders
|
$59.99/mo.
First month FREE with online orders
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Faster Plus
Download up to 20 Mbps / Upload up to 20 Mbps
|
Wireless router included
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Included for one computer
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$64.99/mo.
First month FREE with online orders
|
$69.99/mo.
First month FREE with online orders
|
Fastest
Download up to 50 Mbps / Upload up to 20 Mbps
|
Wireless router included
|
Included for one computer
|
$139.95/mo.
|
$144.95/mo.
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Plans (Month-to-Month Agreement)
| |
Equipment |
Installation |
Verizon FiOS Internet with Verizon home phone service |
Verizon FiOS Internet without Verizon home phone service |
|
Fast
Download up to 10 Mbps / Upload up to 2 Mbps |
Wireless router included
|
$79.99
|
$54.99/mo.
|
$59.99/mo.
|
Faster
Download up to 20 Mbps / Upload up to 5 Mbps
|
Wireless router included
|
$79.99
|
$64.99/mo.
|
$69.99/mo.
|
Faster Plus
Download up to 20 Mbps / Upload up to 20 Mbps
|
Wireless router included
|
$79.99
|
$72.99/mo.
|
$77.99/mo.
|
Fastest
Download up to 50 Mbps / Upload up to 20 Mbps
|
Wireless router included
|
$79.99
|
$159.95/mo.
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$164.95/mo.
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