http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22599550 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:18:44 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:18:44 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22618162 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22618162 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:52:37 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22618094
DSLX offers an Express ISP Change service. However, I don't know if that applies to fiber.

If it is handled as a billing transfer of an existing account, then VZ probably wouldn't send anyone out. However, considering all the billing issues posted in the VZ forums and the way VZ ties service to a phone number (or pseudo-phone number if no VZ phone service), I think this is unlikely.

IMO, it is more likely that it will be treated as a disconnect and new service. i.e. DSLX is the customer and it would be included in their master billing. If this is the case, you would probably be subject to an ETF if you are under a contract plan with VZ. Since for billing purposes, this is a new install, then VZ might send someone out to ensure everything is working.

If you currently a coax connection to your router, I think it is unlikely that the tech would switch you to cat5 without charging you for doing so. See my post here for the likelihood of getting cat5 on a new install.

My recommendation is before you switch to DSLX:
•Run the cat5 yourself (or hire someone to do it).
•Connect it to the ONT.
•Call the FSC or post in »Verizon Direct to have your provisioning switched from coax to cat5.
Full instructions on how to switch from coax to cat5 are here:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »Replacing the Actiontec (part 1): Coax to Ethernet

Once you're on a cat5 connection, then go ahead and switch to DSLX. If a VZ tech does come out, simply ask that he leave you on the cat5 connection. If one does not come out, you're already on cat5, so no problem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22618094 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:39:51 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22603625 www22.verizon.com/Residential/Fi···lans.htm
Verizon 15/5 is $50/mo or $45 if you have phone service; 25/15 is $70 without phone, $65 with. As of today, DSLX is $43 for 10/2, or $58 for 20/5 (includes the $3 line-sharing that verizon charges them).

Also, have you tried port 80 on verizon lately? Others reported it is now open, and I verified mine is working.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22603625 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22601415 Does anyone have an answer to the questions in my first post? :)
Thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22601415 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:27:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22600367 said by rob356:

DSLX has better speeds at a better price. Up until this Monday, DSLX's speed tiers were exactly the same as Verizon's. So I don't know how you can say DSLX has better speeds. DSLX does have better pricing, if you do not have FIOS-TV and/or VZ phone.

VZ has now raised both the speed tiers and prices. See this thread:
»Looks like the announcement is announced....

According to this post by dslx_gm , DSLX is continuing to offer the existing speed tiers at existing pricing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22600367 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:37:12 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22599550
1. Do they still send someone out for an install if you have FiOS?

2. If they sent someone out would they switch me over to cat5 wiring. I have MOCA now, and I REALLY want to use my own router. I have tried to bridge so many times, and each attempt fails :(

3. If they would switch me over to cat5, would they run it for me? I only have to go ~50ft, through one wall.

Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DSLX-fiber-install-WITH-existing-FiOS-22599550 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:00:01 EDT