rosh400
join:2004-01-14
Potomac, MD | reply to AR1
Re: Montgomery County, Maryland fios tv
Did you speak to the tech on the phone? What number? |
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pksurfish
| reply to foundation00
I am in Bethesda in Sumner and just got an install date of 12/11. I already have Verizon phone and FIOS Internet, which may make it simpler. |
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achilleX4
join:2006-06-29
Damascus, MD
| reply to foundation00
I live in Damascus, MD (MOCO) and the VZ FIOS TV phone rep told me this morning (12/7/06)their "system" is not yet ready to schedule installs for MOCO. She took all my info (phone, # of set top box, channel lineup, etc.)and she said she would call me back in about 3 weeks ( I figured around January if I'm lucky). I will be saving around $20 compared to Comcast TV.
Monthly: $34.95 ($3 savings from normal price due to me being a FIOS Internet subscriber)
(2) Regular set-top box: $3.95/ea.
(1) HD Receiver: $9.95 ea.
Monthly Total: $52.80
I can't wait...I want my FIOS NATION!!!! |
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avalpert
| reply to foundation00
Any way to know when I will be eligible - I already have FIOS internet and I think my co is SLSPMDNW. I'm itching to switch and get get comcast out of my life. |
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Dr FIOS
@npr.org | reply to foundation00
Just off River Road, served by the Woodacres CO. Install on Monday the 11th. Already have Internet access / POTS on fiber. |
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rai
join:2001-01-09
Bethesda, MD
| reply to vince99
Could be "Woodacres". I just think of it as "Goldsboro".
I guess it's because I tend to confuse Woodacres and Woodhaven, which is over near the Landon School.
Actually, I just went through this site's CO finder and "officially" the CO is:
CO BTHSMDWA (CLLI code)
Telco: BELL ATLANTIC - MARYLAND, INC - MD
Address: 6202 GOLDSBORO RD
So, you can call it Woodacres, I'll call it Goldsboro, but it's really BTHSMDWA, which is really hard to pronounce...
Thanks for the local package info  |
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foundation00
join:2006-12-05
Silver Spring, MD
| Update: Four verizon techs came out 12/7 at 9:00am and install it within 3 hours. The picture is great, better than comcast. I have the HD box but no hdtv yet. Going to purchase one this weekend but if hd is better than what I am seeing on regular tv, this is going to be awesome. I live in Wheaton and have had fios internet for well over a year. Man, the wait was worth it. |
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foundation00
join:2006-12-05
Silver Spring, MD
| Keep bugging verizon, call again and again. Not everyone has the same information when it comes to fios tv installs. Most likely, every time you call, you will probably get a different tech and maybe get one that might know exactly what's going on in MC with installs. Request a Maryland office tech or find out their direct number. I don't have the number available now because I am not at my residence but will post later. Keep pressing, especially those who have fios internet already. |
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Dr FIOS
@npr.org
| reply to rai
said by rai  :Could be "Woodacres". I just think of it as "Goldsboro". Actually, I just went through this site's CO finder and "officially" the CO is: CO BTHSMDWA (CLLI code) Telco: BELL ATLANTIC - MARYLAND, INC - MD Address: 6202 GOLDSBORO RD So, you can call it Woodacres, I'll call it Goldsboro, but it's really BTHSMDWA, which is really hard to pronounce... Thanks for the local package info Err, the code stands for Bethesda, MD WoodAcres |
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Lenagainster
join:2005-01-07
Silver Spring, MD
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| reply to foundation00
The website tells me I can get FiOS TV added anytime. (Four Corners area of Silver Spring) What it doesn't tell me (and I'm hoping someone on this forum from Montgomery County can) is if there are any fees or taxes added to, say, the FiOS TV Premium package of $39.99. I see where the $4/mo fee for the 1st STB is waived with a one year agreement. I'm concerned about taxes and perhaps franchise fees passed on to the customer.
Thanks for any insight.
Lena |
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jammmin
join:2000-12-14
Upper Marlboro, MD
| said by Lenagainster :The website tells me I can get FiOS TV added anytime. (Four Corners area of Silver Spring) What it doesn't tell me (and I'm hoping someone on this forum from Montgomery County can) is if there are any fees or taxes added to, say, the FiOS TV Premium package of $39.99. I see where the $4/mo fee for the 1st STB is waived with a one year agreement. I'm concerned about taxes and perhaps franchise fees passed on to the customer. Thanks for any insight. Lena you will pay taxes in addition to franchise fees as stipulated in the franchise agreement. Don't forget, Verizon collect these fees on behalf of the respective state/local governments. |
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Lenagainster
join:2005-01-07
Silver Spring, MD
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| said by jammmin :said by Lenagainster : you will pay taxes in addition to franchise fees as stipulated in the franchise agreement. Don't forget, Verizon collect these fees on behalf of the respective state/local governments. Let me clarify my question. Does anyone know HOW MUCH the taxes and fees are? In dollars and cents would be nice.
Lena |
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JTRockville
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join:2002-01-28
Rockville, MD
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| I can't give you dollars and cents Lena, and I'm mostly only guessing... so... take it with a grain of salt:
As far as I know there are no "taxes".
There will be a PEG/INet fee. Comcast customers pay $1.25/mo, but I think Verizon customers might have to pay double that.
There will also be a Franchise Fee. It will be ~5.1 or 5.2% of your non-internet, non-phone, tv-only portion of the bill. |
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Lenagainster
join:2005-01-07
Silver Spring, MD
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| said by JTRockville :...guessing... no "taxes"...a PEG/INet fee... $1.25/mo,..double that.;a Franchise Fee. 5.2% of tv-only portion of the bill. Thanks JT. I'm currently paying DirecTV $49.99 for "Plus" programming and local channels, which closely resembles the FiOS premium plan of $39.99. I read there is a Set Top Box fee of $3.95/mo each, the first being waived with an annual agreement. I don't know if there is a discount for having both Internet and TV. (I already have the 5/2 FiOS Internet at $34.99).
So it looks like the total FiOS TV will be something like $39.99 + $2.50 (PEG fee) + $2.08 (FF) = $44.57 or about five bucks less than I am paying now. That's not enough to make me jump on the phone and place my order today, but it's something to think about each time the picture freezes or goes out with an approaching t-storm. I guess what will tip the scale is a careful examination of the channels available, and do they carry the ones we like. I hope Verizon comes out with some enticing ads that contain all the details in the fine print.
Lena |
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cbrain
join:2000-05-21
Silver Spring, MD
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| said by Lenagainster : ... So it looks like the total FiOS TV will be something like $39.99 + $2.50 (PEG fee) + $2.08 (FF) = $44.57 or about five bucks less than I am paying now. That's not enough to make me jump on the phone and place my order today, but it's something to think about each time the picture freezes or goes out with an approaching t-storm. I guess what will tip the scale is a careful examination of the channels available, and do they carry the ones we like. I hope Verizon comes out with some enticing ads that contain all the details in the fine print. FiOS internet is a terrific service and I have every reason to assume their TV will be as good. Direct TV is also a great service and has TiVo, so I also feel little urge to switch.
Isn't it great to have such a choice! I hope this is the incentive Comcast needs to become as good. |
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rosh400
join:2004-01-14
Potomac, MD | Just spoke to VZ sales rep who said that all CO's that already have fiber should be lit for TV within the next 30 days. I will keep all my fingers and toes crossed and anything else I can think of crossed as well. |
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TV soon
@nih.gov | Bethesda Wildwood is up. I have an install date of Dec. 26 and they could have done it as early as the 21st. |
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cbrain
join:2000-05-21
Silver Spring, MD
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| reply to foundation00
Verizon added state specific inbound numbers.
MD 877-436-1491
»www22.verizon.com/content/fiostv···t+us.htm
Anyone have a review of Montgomery County service? |
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vince99
join:2004-06-01
Bethesda, MD
| reply to foundation00
I had my TV & internet install today (Bethesda). Hardware installation went fine, but... still no digital TV channels 8 hours later!  The STBs have been trying to download the software etc. for the digital channels since mid-afternoon. The installers said there is some huge backlog/glitch etc. affecting the whole east coast portion of the network. They think the digital channels should show up tomorrow.
This software downloading process for the STBs appears to be a real bottleneck in completing the installations. The installers say it's happening almost daily.
The installers were great. They located all the hardware where I wanted it. (Of course, it helped that I had pre-wired all the CAT5 and most of the RG-6!) |
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HDMontgomery
| Had my install on 12/18/06. Took a couple of hours. They replaced the router that I had with the FIOS internet with a wireless router. The only problem was the component cables that they installed with the DVR, the picture looked almost black & white. Replaced them with my Monster cables and the picture were bright and colorful. Also noted that the volume level on the TV used to be around 20 on previous services with Dish and Comcast, with FIOS the volume level is around 15. The picture quality is much better than what I used to get with Comcast and Dish. The DVR interface seems more clumsy that with Comcast. The price is definitely better than with Comcast or Dish. All in all the wife and I are happy campers. |
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