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DAVIDGR
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2013-Feb-18 10:08 am
50/25 Upgrade for $10/monthAs posted on Twitter Verizon @Verizon FiOS Internet customers craving faster speed can get it quicker, easier than ever. See how on the new FiOS TV ch. 500: » vz.to/15pu5LYMore info: » newscenter.verizon.com/r ··· ntum-50/ |
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Here on LI., I just found the option on ch 557. |
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rebus9 join:2002-03-26 Tampa Bay |
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I wonder if that applies to business accounts, or residential only.
I'm on a heavily fluffed 15/5 biz connection (my 2 year contract ended a long time ago, on month-to-month now). I would jump on 50/25 if it was really and truly only $10 more than I'm currently paying.
I hesitate to call VZ, because I don't want to rock the boat. Once upon a time, I called (another company) about a (non-VZ) service I'd had for years and was happy with. Rep looked at my account, noticed I was over-provisioned for the tier I was paying, and had my service level "corrected".
Learned my lesson on that one, never to rock the boat if you have a good thing going. |
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guppy_fish Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Palm Harbor, FL |
Not sure I understand this "upgrade" wasn't it only 10 bucks to go from 15/5 to 50/25 already? I been on 15/5, 50/25 and 75/35 and never paid more than 20 bucks moving around .. » New Tiers - The Real Speeds - Check before you updgrade |
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I pay $62 a month for 15/5 I don't see the point of upgrading for $10. I rather put the extra cash in my pocket. |
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tembit
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2013-Feb-18 12:49 pm
I've been paying $46 for the 25/25 package, so for $10 ($15 w/ tax) more per month, I jumped on this. Of course, we'll see if they actually manage to follow through.
Update: Just ran a speed test (10 minutes after getting off the phone). 57.92Mbps up and 38.81Mbps down. I really hope they keep the fluff and don't screw up the bill! |
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Are you bundled? This price seems low for just internet service. |
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tembit
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2013-Feb-18 1:12 pm
Unbundled. |
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guppy_fish Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Palm Harbor, FL |
The price is 10 bucks over the current standard rates, not over what you happen to pay now, so you will be 79 month plus taxes? |
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I pay $62.99 after tax for my 15/5 this is because I am on a 2 year contract. |
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navyson join:2011-07-15 Upper Marlboro, MD |
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I ordered the upgrade through my TV(STB) and I have already gotten the confirmation that the upgrade has been completed.
However, when I run my speakeasy test, it still shows my old speed tier (25/25).
Do I need to reboot my router to see the new speeds? |
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guppy_fish Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Palm Harbor, FL |
No, its all on Verizon's side ..
When you did the upgrade, did they explain ( TV message ) what the new charges would be? in the past Verizon could only upgrade to a current package and at that's packages price
I'm wondering if there are going to be allot of unhappy people that do the upgrade expecting a 10 dollar increase in there bill, instead of a 10 dollar increase for the current package pricing which is all Verizon has done in the past |
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navyson join:2011-07-15 Upper Marlboro, MD 1 edit |
It did say that it is a $10 addition to your current bill and it will be clearly stated.
It does not change or extend your current contract and you can cancel it at any time. |
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guppy_fish Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Palm Harbor, FL |
Then that is new ... and a first for Verizon .. and answer the question I asked was going from 15/5 to 50/25 was only 10 bucks when I did that a few months ago, but that was a new contract so whats the big deal now? So out of contract or discounted accounts can make a pain free upgrade .. sounds to go to be true for Verizon |
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navyson join:2011-07-15 Upper Marlboro, MD |
said by guppy_fish:Then that is new ... and a first for Verizon .. and answer the question I asked was going from 15/5 to 50/25 was only 10 bucks when I did that a few months ago, but that was a new contract so whats the big deal now?
So out of contract or discounted accounts can make a pain free upgrade .. sounds to go to be true for Verizon I think they are just constsantly changing up what they do. $10 extra for twice as much speed with no additional contract is good for me. I actually don't mind contract if the service is good. I have both Verizon FIOS internet/TV and Verizon Wireless and even though I pay through my teeth for both services(FIOS $135) and $110 with Wireless, I am extremely happy with both services. |
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said by guppy_fish:No, its all on Verizon's side ..
When you did the upgrade, did they explain ( TV message ) what the new charges would be? in the past Verizon could only upgrade to a current package and at that's packages price
I'm wondering if there are going to be allot of unhappy people that do the upgrade expecting a 10 dollar increase in there bill, instead of a 10 dollar increase for the current package pricing which is all Verizon has done in the past I did it over the phone and the agent was able to clearly tell me what my new total would be (current + $15). If that isn't the case, they will surely be hearing from lots of irate customers, including me. |
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I pay $50 for 150/75 this is a downgrade |
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tembit
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2013-Feb-18 2:48 pm
said by HardwareGeek:I pay $50 for 150/75 this is a downgrade Unbundled? |
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bundled. |
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tito79 join:2010-03-14 Port Saint Lucie, FL |
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They offered me 5 dollars extra in that tier when I got my service so I took it bundled with phone service |
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2013-Feb-18 5:01 pm
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He's just wanting you to ask about his once-in-a-lifetime-not-going-to-happen-again steal of a bundle |
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navyson join:2011-07-15 Upper Marlboro, MD |
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My speed update just went through.
I went from 25/25 to 50/25.
My hardwired deskstop speedtest using speakeasy gets me 52/22
My laptop using a Trendent WAP still only gives me 25/25.
What do I need to do to get my full speed using wireless? |
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guppy_fish Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Palm Harbor, FL |
Wireless N router and radios in the clients ( PC /XBOX ? Phone ect )
25/25 is best case for Wireless G |
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navyson join:2011-07-15 Upper Marlboro, MD |
said by guppy_fish:Wireless N router and radios in the clients ( PC /XBOX ? Phone ect )
25/25 is best case for Wireless G Trendnet WAP is wireless N |
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guppy_fish Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Palm Harbor, FL |
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said by shadowcaster1: And, yes, I'm chicken to test/try selecting the ch all the way, only to find I lose FE phone.
Hey McFly, are you Chicken?, buc buc buc No one calls me Chicken ( pushes remote button ) In case you don't get the humor, its from the Back to the future movies |
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So its likely your clients don't have wireless N or your in a congested area ( wireless network wise ) |
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navyson join:2011-07-15 Upper Marlboro, MD |
said by guppy_fish:So its likely your clients don't have wireless N or your in acongested area ( wireless network wise ) What do you mean your clients don't have wireless N? I don't believe I have a congested issue since I got a full 25/25 on my laptop when I had the 25/25 service. Maybe I need to reboot/reconfigure the Trendnet WAP? So far I only unplugged and and waited a minute. It may nee a full reboot. |
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guppy_fish Premium Member join:2003-12-09 Palm Harbor, FL |
25/25 is Wireless "G" speeds
Both sides need to be wireless "N" for higher speeds, the router and the other end ( computer , xbox ect are called clients )
You can check the admin page on the Trendnet and make sure "N" is enabled. Also, having mixed mode ( both "G" and "N" ) a single "G" client will slow down everything to "G" speeds |
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navyson join:2011-07-15 Upper Marlboro, MD |
Trendnet WAP is Wireless N. Brand new laptop with wireless N. |
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