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KenAF
join:2006-01-23
Arlington, VA
1 edit | Keep in mind FTTH costs... This news article left out one small piece of information:
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Verizon also notified FiOS customers that if they fully disconnect service and a technician visit is required, there will be a $74.99 charge, again effective July 13. But FiOS customers can return the equipment free-of-charge at Verizon locations or at United Parcel Service locations using a Verizon prepaid label.
There's no cancellation charge if you drop off the equipment yourself, or request the pre-paid mailing label and ship it to them.
There's a reason why everyone isn't doing fiber-to-the-home. It's expensive!
Every FiOS install is said to cost Verizon anywhere from $1200-$1600. About half of that is the equipment alone, including the ONT (not cheap!) on the side of your home. Verizon also supplies the Actiontec MI-424WR -- one of the top performing routers according to SmallNetBuilder.com -- as part of the free install.
Verizon is pushing the entire suite of services -- Internet, TV, and phone -- with bundle discounts for a reason. It's difficult for them to recoup their investment with just one or two services. There's talk that Verizon will soon offer FiOS customers additional incentives (another bundle discount?) to add Verizon wireless phone service. | |
 cdruGo ColtsPremium,MVM
join:2003-05-14
Fort Wayne, IN
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| said by KenAF:Every FiOS install is said to cost Verizon anywhere from $1200-$1600. About half of that is the equipment alone, including the ONT (not cheap!) on the side of your home. Verizon also supplies the Actiontec MI-424WR -- one of the top performing routers according to SmallNetBuilder.com -- as part of the free install. I believe those are outdated numbers. Initially those were correct, but when I had my data line installed (Dec 05), it was down to around $800. I can't imagine it has gone up that much since then, even with newer/better equipment.
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