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FiOS vs. Cable Internet

Farmer Ted Jul 29 2009 10:51 AM

I'm looking for an internet provider. I have DirecTV but not thrilled about the internet options through that service. Therefore, I'm down to Time Warner Cable or Verizon FiOS as my two final options. I've been happy in the past with my Comcast internet and suppose the TWC option would be comparable. I"m intrigued by the FiOS option but not sure about the speed or dependability. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

metirish Jul 29 2009 11:02 AM

I have cable vision and for all the complaining I do about it in comparisons it does well. I have wanted FiOS and was excited to learn that it has finally come to my part of the Bronx, except when I went to their website things got confusing. First of all their different pricing for internet with the different speeds was very confusing and costumer service wasn't much help. The the real kicker came when the girl told me that in fact FiOS TV is not yet available for my area and the TV part would be serviced by DirecTV That was that for me , what's the point in changing if I ain't getting the FiOS TV? It's not TW but I would think they are similar , I have no complaints about the cable internet.

Frayed Knot Jul 29 2009 11:04 AM

The best part about having both available is that you have the ability to play one off the other in search of the best deal you can get. http://archives.cranepoolforum.net/5500/f2_t5573.shtml

Edgy DC Jul 29 2009 11:42 AM

I have Verizon phone and wireless internet service and it's been miserable. Me and India are doing a lot of talking. Upgrade to FiOS or tell Verizon to get packing? That's my question.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 29 2009 11:45 AM

Fios not available where I am yet but TWC must feel its only a matter of time and offered me a break on signing on for 2 years -- took it.

metirish Jul 29 2009 12:19 PM

No contracts with cable vision , they don't charge extra for HD but do for DVR.....

Fman99 Jul 29 2009 12:31 PM

="metirish":yeqkij97]I have cable vision and for all the complaining I do about it in comparisons it does well. I have wanted FiOS and was excited to learn that it has finally come to my part of the Bronx, except when I went to their website things got confusing. First of all their different pricing for internet with the different speeds was very confusing and costumer service wasn't much help. The the real kicker came when the girl told me that in fact FiOS TV is not yet available for my area and the TV part would be serviced by DirecTV That was that for me , what's the point in changing if I ain't getting the FiOS TV? It's not TW but I would think they are similar , I have no complaints about the cable internet.[/quote:yeqkij97] I am in the same boat. Won't get it unless I can tack FiosTV on to it. themetfairy Jul 29 2009 02:55 PM FiOS isn't in my neighborhood yet. But the minute it's available I'm dropping Fucking Comcast for it in a New York minute! Lundy Jul 29 2009 09:45 PM I made the switch from Cablevision to FIOS about four months ago. I made the switch primarily because the phone and internet would sometimes go out for hours at a time. Apparently there was a signal problem that Cablevision couldn't fix after multiple technician visits, so I gave them the heave-ho. I had a few initial problems with getting my channels that I requested, but after that, no problems at all. FIOS offers many, if not more, channels for your viewing pleasure. But be aware that if you want to get MSG in HD, you're out of luck...only Cablevision offers those channels. My brother in law is a die-hard Devils fan, and won't make the switch else he wont get the Devils in HD. You will get MSG games in standard definition, though. They do have standard internet packages, and the 20/5 (20mbs download, 5mbs upload) is just perfectly fine for me. They offer faster download/upload speeds, but I'm guessing you'll want to go with the 20/5 option like I did. You won't get News 12, or any of the traffic and weather channels, but FIOS recently launched an all-local news channel (at least on Long Island) and they do have a nifty thing called a "widget" that you hit a button, and the weather forecast pops up atop your screen. It has been useful in our household. FIOS also offers multiple room DVR, which means you can watch recorded programs in any room you want, provided you have a set-top box capable of receiving FIOS programming. That feature also has been helpful in our house. All in all, it's been a good switch for me. Definitely would recommend the service to others. Hope this helps!