MrSpock29
join:2008-02-09
Hammonton, NJ
| reply to SkipMDMan
Re: Verizon pushing FiOS internet to 50Mbps throughout US
said by SkipMDMan  :So they increase your download speeds but take away the newsgroups that most people download from? Seems to me a little odd. From what I understand, that is a totally separate issue, as the newsgroup issue is due to the NY AG. They have shown that you can use that speed for what you want (as long as it is legal of course) |
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Vamp
5c077
Premium
join:2003-01-28
MD | reply to RScottyL
So when can I call for the upgrade? there is no date shown.
Or will it be automatic?
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TJ_665
join:2001-07-04
Fairview, OR
 ·Verizon FIOS
| reply to RScottyL
Currently paying $54.99 for 15/2 here in OR. I'm glad to hear about the 20/5 bump but will it be the same price? The PR isn't too clear about this. And we've seen how previous Verizon speed increases have turned out...  |
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JohnA
Premium
join:2003-09-16
Pittsburgh, PA
| said by TJ_665 : And we've seen how previous Verizon speed increases have turned out... How was that? I don't recall one occurring while prices were changing. |
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Bester1
Premium
join:2005-03-25
Long Beach, CA
| reply to just lou
I just called to resolve a billing issue and asked the CSR about 20/20 in my area in California. She didn't know about it but did some digging on her side. She said 20/20 "footprint" was scheduled to roll out for next week, but didn't find anything more specific than that. |
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majicman
join:2008-05-13
Pittsburgh, PA
| reply to RScottyL
So it says on Verizon's corporate policy blog that existing customers will have to call to be upgraded, but what it doesn't say is whether or not existing customers will have to pay for the upgrade. I hope not! I'm on the 15/2, so I can't wait for 20/5. |
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just lou
join:2008-05-16
Staten Island, NY
·Verizon FIOS
| said by majicman :So it says on Verizon's corporate policy blog that existing customers will have to call to be upgraded, but what it doesn't say is whether or not existing customers will have to pay for the upgrade. I hope not! I'm on the 15/2, so I can't wait for 20/5. If they don't raise your price, does that mean they'll lower mine since I already pay for 20/5?  |
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deblin
Dark Side of the Moon
Premium,MVM
join:2001-09-01
Middletown, DE
| said by just lou :If they don't raise your price, does that mean they'll lower mine since I already pay for 20/5? I think they should bump you all back down to where WE are NOW and charge you the same for a while, so we can have the faster speeds for cheaper and see how you like it. 
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just lou
join:2008-05-16
Staten Island, NY | Please don't give them any ideas. |
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Ryno
The Wanderer
Premium
join:2001-04-07
Danielsville, PA | reply to RScottyL
I think the prices should be corresponding to the speed.
50 Mbps = $50
20 Mbps = $20
and till hell freezes over (which is when I'll get FIOS)
3 Mbps = $3 |
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TechieZero
Tools Are Using Me
Premium
join:2002-01-25
Wesley Chapel, FL | reply to RScottyL
Anyone know an easy way to order this like a website link? I hate going through all of the level one screening crap with a phone. |
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tradergordo
join:2002-12-23
Phoenixville, PA
| reply to RScottyL
They just raised my price by $10/month more than I was paying, with no advanced notice. I called up billing to inquire about it - first thing he tells me about is that all the speeds are being bumped up, so I'll get twice the download speed. But we raised your rate by $5/month (he tried to link the two although my speed hasn't actually changed, just my bill, haha). So I say if you raised my rate by $5/month why is the bill $10 higher? He gave some convoluted answer about a partial prior month plus and advance month blah blah blah... |
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JohnA
Premium
join:2003-09-16
Pittsburgh, PA
| reply to TechieZero
said by TechieZero :Anyone know an easy way to order this like a website link? I hate going through all of the level one screening crap with a phone. I'd be concerned that it would flow through the system more like a new order and possibly generate a rate increase if done online. Although we still aren't sure that it won't cause an increase even if done on the phone, it shouldn't, going by how they have been handled in the past. |
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ProFiOSDude
Premium
join:2005-05-27
Chesapeake, VA | 6/23, according to my source. That's when the new speeds should be available. I'd hope that it holds true for existing customers, also, being effective on the same date. Regardless, I'm going to wait until Wednesday at least to call.
PFD |
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questionaire
@verizon.net | reply to RScottyL
They keep saying $89.95/month but the service still costs 94.95/mo in Queens to be specific. Why is that? |
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danclan
join:2005-11-01
Midlothian, VA
·Verizon FIOS
| reply to Vamp
said by Vamp :So when can I call for the upgrade? there is no date shown. Or will it be automatic? According to a Verizon spokesperson you must call and there is no charge... This according to article in our local newspaper about the announced changes. |
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Cyberian75
join:2004-03-16
Beaverton, OR
 ·callwithus
·Verizon FIOS
| said by danclan :According to a Verizon spokesperson you must call and there is no charge... This according to article in our local newspaper about the announced changes. Can't we use Verizon Direct here for that? I don't see why not... |
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KenAF
join:2006-01-23
Arlington, VA
2 edits | reply to questionaire
said by questionaire :
They keep saying $89.95/month but the service still costs 94.95/mo in Queens to be specific. Why is that?
Do you have Verizon phone service and a one-year commitment?
Verizon charges extra if (1) you don't have telephone service, and/or (2) you don't commit to a year of service. Commitments apply to Internet, but not to a specific speed tier, so you can always change your speed without breaking the commitment. |
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RolteC
0h
join:2001-05-20
Fresh Meadows, NY
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Speeds and Prices |
said by KenAF :said by questionaire :
They keep saying $89.95/month but the service still costs 94.95/mo in Queens to be specific. Why is that?
Do you have Verizon phone service and a one-year commitment? Verizon charges extra if (1) you don't have telephone service, and/or (2) you don't commit to a year of service. Commitments apply to Internet, but not to a specific speed tier, so you can always change your speed without breaking the commitment. Well its like that here. I don't know why. Im paying that $69.99/mo, I wish it was $5 cheaper/mo for both 20/20 and 50/20 then maybe I would upgrade. |
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aaronwt
Premium
join:2004-11-07
Woodbridge, VA
·Verizon FIOS
1 edit | reply to RScottyL
It's supposed to be $89.95 here since it will replace the current 30/15. I plan on upgrading my 30/5 to the 50/20, although I'm not looking forward to the $35 increase I will see. But my 12 month promotion will be up in 2.5 months anyway so I might as well change next week. |
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