Verizon FIOS vs. Comcast Internet/Phone - Blu-ray Forum

SDon1969 · 02-26-2009, 11:42 PM

A door-to-door salesman interrupted my solitude tonight, but maybe it was a good thing. I didn't know that FIOS was available in my area now, but so it is. I have an appointment for March 21st. My decision was based purely on cost - not features, performance, service or anything. Right now I pay $165/mo for TV/Internet and the wife pays about $70/mo on phone, total $235/mo. This guy is quoting me $143/mo, total, for TV, Internet & phone with comparable features (HD Box, HD/DVR Box, 1 Set-top box and two converters, Call waiting & all that). I don't really believe it'll be this low, and I guess after a year it goes up 10 bucks (the HD Box is free for a year), but whatever it is, the cost will seemingly be significantly lower. I'll call before installation and go over pricing again to be sure.

But in any case....good move? I'm basically happy with my current Comcast TV & Internet right now but it costs soooo much...

I did read some older threads on the subject, I just wanted some up-to-date feedback...

davidxiphoid · 02-27-2009, 12:11 AM

I hear from virtually everyone that FIOS is a lot better quality wise to anything out there. We are just getting it installed in our neighborhood this week. Waiting to see what they are offering price wise.

As it is I already have Verizon dsl, Land phone line and long distance which we pay about $90 bucks a month for On top of the $100 we pay for Dish Network.. If it's a good deal once it gets up and running I think i will def give them a try.

QwikSand · 02-27-2009, 12:25 AM

I have Comcast and I'm waiting for the other services to come into my area, but everyone I know that is lucky enough to have Fios swears by it and says it's better than they imagined. Supposedly it's the fastest internet offered but I am not sure if that varies by area. My Comcast tv/net/phone bundle just ran out but I was able to renew it for only $10 more at $139. Al I lost was Starz and I never watched that anyways.

SHines-IT · 02-27-2009, 03:37 AM

FIOS is the shit man, don't even question it and get 20 up and 20 down... But Verizon Cable sucks by what I hear...

SDon1969 · 02-27-2009, 12:15 PM

Well, sounds like it's worth a try, especially for the money I can save. Thanks for the input!

ground chuck · 02-27-2009, 12:19 PM

a buddy had comcast and switched, raves about it.....

SHines-IT · 02-27-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Well, sounds like it's worth a try, especially for the money I can save. Thanks for the input!

I guess from the money standpoint, it's worth it in this economy.

supersix4 · 03-14-2009, 12:05 PM

Just a quick reminder to people with fios who have had it for a long time.. I just found out today that in your internet bracket they've updated speeds, so mine was like the 30 download speed but I just found out

that if you call they will bump you up

so if you had 15/2 now you can get 20/5

in my case I had 30/5 or something now for free I get 50/20

they wont upgrade you without you calling them, I think I've lost a year+ not knowing about this

austin126 · 03-15-2009, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersix4

in my case I had 30/5 or something now for free I get 50/20

that is INSANE! 50/20 internet speeds for residential..ive got the 20/5 and its very fast

supersix4 · 03-15-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austin126

that is INSANE! 50/20 internet speeds for residential..ive got the 20/5 and its very fast

yeah frickin apparently reading from forums this has been the case since like 07 that they did this... so we've been paying like 130 a mo. for our 30 instead of getting the 50 for two years or at the very least a year!

tommyboy81 · 03-15-2009, 05:27 PM

Remember if you get comcast you have to be prepared to not have a phone line when the power goes out or the cable goes out. Hope you have a cell phone. Don't know if it's just us but certain parts of the day and sometimes certain days when you get on the internet you can hears pops in the phones and the cable starts breaking up when you go to another page on the internet.

supersix4 · 03-16-2009, 04:10 PM

well I just called verizon this morning and got the free upgrade it took all of 5 minutes they were very helpful ... they just release more speed to your connection so no service calls or anything....

Awsome!

02-26-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Verizon FIOS vs. Comcast Internet/Phone A door-to-door salesman interrupted my solitude tonight, but maybe it was a good thing. I didn't know that FIOS was available in my area now, but so it is. I have an appointment for March 21st. My decision was based purely on cost - not features, performance, service or anything. Right now I pay $165/mo for TV/Internet and the wife pays about $70/mo on phone, total $235/mo. This guy is quoting me $143/mo, total, for TV, Internet & phone with comparable features (HD Box, HD/DVR Box, 1 Set-top box and two converters, Call waiting & all that). I don't really believe it'll be this low, and I guess after a year it goes up 10 bucks (the HD Box is free for a year), but whatever it is, the cost will seemingly be significantly lower. I'll call before installation and go over pricing again to be sure. But in any case....good move? I'm basically happy with my current Comcast TV & Internet right now but it costs soooo much... I did read some older threads on the subject, I just wanted some up-to-date feedback...

03-14-2009, 12:05 PM	#8
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	Just a quick reminder to people with fios who have had it for a long time.. I just found out today that in your internet bracket they've updated speeds, so mine was like the 30 download speed but I just found out that if you call they will bump you up so if you had 15/2 now you can get 20/5 in my case I had 30/5 or something now for free I get 50/20 they wont upgrade you without you calling them, I think I've lost a year+ not knowing about this Last edited by supersix4; 03-14-2009 at 12:07 PM.

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02-27-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	I hear from virtually everyone that FIOS is a lot better quality wise to anything out there. We are just getting it installed in our neighborhood this week. Waiting to see what they are offering price wise. As it is I already have Verizon dsl, Land phone line and long distance which we pay about $90 bucks a month for On top of the $100 we pay for Dish Network.. If it's a good deal once it gets up and running I think i will def give them a try.

02-27-2009, 12:25 AM	#3
QwikSand Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Trading Score:25	I have Comcast and I'm waiting for the other services to come into my area, but everyone I know that is lucky enough to have Fios swears by it and says it's better than they imagined. Supposedly it's the fastest internet offered but I am not sure if that varies by area. My Comcast tv/net/phone bundle just ran out but I was able to renew it for only $10 more at $139. Al I lost was Starz and I never watched that anyways.

02-27-2009, 03:37 AM	#4
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	FIOS is the shit man, don't even question it and get 20 up and 20 down... But Verizon Cable sucks by what I hear...

02-27-2009, 12:15 PM	#5
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Well, sounds like it's worth a try, especially for the money I can save. Thanks for the input!

02-27-2009, 12:19 PM	#6
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	a buddy had comcast and switched, raves about it.....

03-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#11
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Remember if you get comcast you have to be prepared to not have a phone line when the power goes out or the cable goes out. Hope you have a cell phone. Don't know if it's just us but certain parts of the day and sometimes certain days when you get on the internet you can hears pops in the phones and the cable starts breaking up when you go to another page on the internet.

03-16-2009, 04:10 PM	#12
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	well I just called verizon this morning and got the free upgrade it took all of 5 minutes they were very helpful ... they just release more speed to your connection so no service calls or anything.... Awsome!

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