chakey
Premium
join:2004-06-14
Gladstone, NJ
clubs:
 ·Verizon FIOS
| I Just ordered Fios!
I'm happy to report that I am moving to NJ and one of the first things I did was schedule a Fios TV and internet installation for July 2. Assuming the install goes well (see horror stories), I look forward to it! Consumer Reports just said in their most recent issue that if Fios is available in your area--GET IT! |
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swhitney2003
I can't drive 55.
Premium
join:2003-06-13
NH
clubs:
 ·Skype
 ·Verizon Wireless B..
 ·Comcast
| additional computers
"You will also be given the option of setting up additional computers during the initial installation for $75 each."
Does this include just pushing the power button on a Wi-Fi equipped PC/laptop? $75 seems steep to 'setup' a computer that just needs to be turned on to receive an IP address from a router (wired or wireless).
Am I missing something? Does setting up additional computers involve more than just configuring the network adapter? |
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rudnicke
Premium
join:2004-10-23
Rantoul, IL | Want it bad
I cannot wait until Verizon finally decides to roll out FIOS here in rural Illinois. It will probably be 5 years, but I'm looking forward to it. |
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chakey
Premium
join:2004-06-14
Gladstone, NJ
clubs:
·Verizon FIOS
1 edit | reply to swhitney2003
Re: additional computers
When I spoke to the Verizon rep yesterday, he said that the additional $75 per computer would really only be worth it if you wanted the installer to run cat5e cables and outlets to your computer. Definitely not worth it otherwise!
The install includes getting a primary computer up and running. If you are just pressing the power button on a wireless laptop, you won't need help! |
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likewireless
@verizon.net
| $19.99 just to get started?
It seems as though Verizon is bowing to pressure (shareholder?) for the subscriber to bear some of the cost of installation/service call to install the service. Once the products and customer service get better, this may be more acceptable, however as of late customer service leaves very little to be desired. They **REALLY** need to clean house and fire some of these people, as their attitude smacks of taking the customer for granted. That does not bode well for Verizon's future.
Gone are the days of "How may I provide you with outstanding (customer) service?" I guess this was bound to happen when they become involved in the cable-tv business. |
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Jafo232
You Can't Spell Democrat Without Rat.
Premium
join:2002-10-17
Boonville, NY
·RoadRunner Cable
| How About
How about posting information on what business class offerings these ISP's have, and whether or not you can get static IP's.
Some do, some don't.
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Raptor
Not a Dumptruck
join:2001-10-21
London, ON
·Rogers Hi-Speed
 ·Bell Sympatico
| reply to chakey
Re: additional computers
If that's the case, then it could be worth it if you want to wire and install jacks on say a top floor (assuming the Fios hardware is say in the basement) if you're not into a wireless setup. A bit steep though, but could be nice to get the professional wiring if you aren't a DIY'er. Drop that down to $20 a pop and you might get a few more bites.
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index1489
Premium
join:2004-03-12
Chino, CA
clubs: | reply to Jafo232
Re: How About
»www22.verizon.com/content/busine···ices.htm
With Static IP accounts no ports are blocked! |
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04192377
BooB Man
Premium
join:2007-04-07
Newark, DE
| reply to rudnicke
Re: Want it bad
said by rudnicke  :I cannot wait until Verizon finally decides to roll out FIOS here in rural Illinois. It will probably be 5 years, but I'm looking forward to it. I think when hell freezes over is when you'll see FiOS in Illinois.
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King Duck
join:2005-04-10
Elizabeth City, NC
| reply to likewireless
Re: $19.99 just to get started?
said by likewireless :
however as of late customer service leaves very little to be desired.
So, essentially, what you are saying is that customer service is pretty good?
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Rick
Premium,MVM
join:2001-02-06
Waterbury, CT
clubs:
| Way to go Verizon....
It couldn't have been easy for your management to look out across your entire service area and to realize what you had to do to really compete with the cable industry, but you did it and made that call to spend upwards of 20 Billion or more on doing this job right..the first time.
Today, you're being rewarded with hundreds of thousands of customers signing up, reviews like the one above appearing across websites and trade magazines...and countless numbers of people waiting with great expectation for the day that they can get it too.
And, the cable co's? They fear you now. When Fios arrives on the scene..cable speeds and service improves..and prices moderate and come down. That is what real competition is all about.
I'm sorry to have to report however that your chief rival in the telco world..AT&T..aka..The death Star..doesn't seem to quite see things your way..yet.
Their plan calls for massive sized vrad boxes to be hung from telephone polls in historic communities here in Ct., lawsuits and fights with cities and towns around the U.S.,
all in the name of delivering to we consumers, 1/3rd the speeds we already see on the likes of Comcast.
What a plan, eh?
Is it any wonder their customer count to date is so pathetically poor?
Consumers, are now speaking out about what they think of hdtv, hsi..and voip..being delivered over old and tired copper that lays buried all across their service area.
They are saying..we don't want it.
AT&T..Take your UVERSE service and GO HOME.
The good thing is, there's still time to change. But it's growing preciously small. The cable co's are raking in your landline customers by the hundreds of thousands per quarter. Perhaps you'll soon wake up to the fact that the master plan at the cable co's appears to be..there will be no more AT&T.
Can they do it? Keep on the path you're on and I think you will find out soon enough that the answer is Yes..they can do it.
They can leverage the power of their HSI and video..to give customers..FREE PHONE service via their triple play.
Imagine..a world without Ma Bell anymore.
It's happening..right now.
You are losing MORE CUSTOMERS PER QUARTER THAN AOL DIALUP DID. WAKE UP AT&T.
It is time, to ditch Uverse. And rollout your own version of FTTH.
Those of us in your service area want that from you. We welcome that competition for cable co's who raise prices without fear. They do not fear you now.
Why should they?
Will I be switching my 20Mb Comcast service when your flyer arrives on my door?
Of course not.
Soon, it will be docsis 3.0, and an even greater gap.
It will be the cable co's and Verizon.
The death Star will explode.
And will be...no more.
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cableties
Premium
join:2005-01-27
·Verizon FIOS
| reply to Raptor
Re: additional computers
said by Raptor : A bit steep though, but could be nice to get the professional wiring if you aren't a DIY'er. Drop that down to $20 a pop and you might get a few more bites. Steep? I'm afraid you aren't informed that ethernet drops are $100/node. $75 is damn cheap for running 20-30' of cat5e. Even if it takes only one hour. I'm sure they don't place a nice Leviton box, or mount a switch for you. And I'm sure most houses are not easy to run wire for, else it would be done by the owner. |
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supernac
join:2003-03-26
Springfield, MO | reply to Rick
Re: Way to go Verizon....
You need a hobby. |
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massysett
join:2006-01-04
Silver Spring, MD
| New digital divide?
It's a bit much to say there will be a "new digital divide." First, Fios is only available in a fraction of the country to begin with. Second, much of the country has affordable broadband access already, in the form of cable and DSL. Third, Verizon is moving into cities--see for example NYC. Cities, with their dense MDUs, are too profitable to pass up, and the cable operators are ramping up their efforts in cities, so VZ must move in to compete. Yes, FIOS is nice, but not life changing or digital divide material. |
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Cod
join:2000-07-05
Greensboro, NC
| reply to supernac
Re: Way to go Verizon....
said by supernac :You need a hobby. LOL. ya think? Its the same re-hashed garbage everyday. Almost comical. |
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Rick
Premium,MVM
join:2001-02-06
Waterbury, CT
clubs:
1 edit | said by Cod :said by supernac :You need a hobby. LOL. ya think? Its the same re-hashed garbage everyday. Almost comical. What's really comical is your description of AT&T's last mile copper service.
»Re: no dial tone, but Internet works fine
30 year old, half buried copper.
Lord help AT&T UVERSE! |
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Rick
Premium,MVM
join:2001-02-06
Waterbury, CT
clubs:
1 edit | reply to supernac
said by supernac :You need a hobby. What, you mean like following evangelist Benny Hinn instead?
»Re: [video] Evangelist Benny Hinn Using His Healing Powers
AMEN BROTHA!
Perhaps we can get him to pray for AT&T and their new Uverse service! |
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Cod
join:2000-07-05
Greensboro, NC
| reply to Rick
said by Rick :What's really comical is your description of AT&T's last mile copper service. What's even more comical is naming yourself after a cable company that you self admittedly get crappy service from. |
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supernac
join:2003-03-26
Springfield, MO | reply to Rick
I wouldn't recommend anyone follow him, not even you  |
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Rick
Premium,MVM
join:2001-02-06
Waterbury, CT
clubs:
| reply to Cod
said by Cod :said by Rick :What's really comical is your description of AT&T's last mile copper service. What's even more comical is naming yourself after a cable company that you self admittedly get crappy service from. I get great service from Comcast.
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