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<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:23 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Why is Fox Soccer so expensive?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28308340</link>
<description><![CDATA[I tried the sports pass and I removed it next day because how beIN is most games were played in spanish channel which was not included in sports.

SO only other option is Fox Soccer.. why is it so expensive compared to bundles from cable companies where they offer many sport channels for 2x less then fios charges?

example: comcast 4.95 for or I think it was 6.95 for first 6 months then 7.95 vs fios just 1 CHANNEL 14.99$.

Has anyone been able to get better deal on fox?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-21 06:51:27</pubDate>
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<title>[HD] STB Exchange</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28050405</link>
<description><![CDATA[There is are new menu itms under Customer Support, one under Help Options that says that Verizon is ugrading the network to add more HD to some packages using "new technology" and that if you have a 6XXX STB you can upgrade for free to get the new channels.  The other menu item allows you to order the new STB.  It is under In-Home Agent.

Here comes MPEG4 and more HD channels.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-02-27 00:11:07</pubDate>
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<title>New FiOS home page</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28307493</link>
<description><![CDATA[Got an email detailing what my "Home Page" will look like when I turn on my set top box. An areas for time and weather, a section for "What's on Live TV Now", On Demand, etc, etc, etc. "You can choose  exit this screen by pressing exit or wait 15 seconds."

Why does my cable box need a "Home Page?"
When I turn on my TV, I want to watch TV.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-20 19:20:32</pubDate>
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<title>[DVR] Old issues cropping up again with remote response?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28298845</link>
<description><![CDATA[North Texas region here.  For the last week or so we have started to notice that the STB (all of them) does not respond to the remote and there is a delay in processing the command, which of course results in pushing the button more than once and then having multiple commands executed when the box finally responds.  This was a big issue after the last major software upgrade but earlier this year they seemed to have corrected it with a patch.  I am not aware of any software changes recently.  Anyone else seeing this?

Also we keep losing our internet connection.  For the last several weeks it will drop to nearly nothing and the smart phones/tablets will revert to 4G and the computers will either get very slow or report that there is no internet connection, even though the meter will show Very Low connection speeds.  I never get the speed I pay for, since all I have wired is the xBox and everything else is wireless.  But this is getting ridiculous.  Never had an issue until a few weeks ago and now it is constant up and down in speeds.  Nothing has changed, including router location, physical layout, etc.  Router is the Westell Series 3 9100EM.  It has been in use for probably three years or so with no problems.

Thanks
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Go Heels!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-17 09:18:17</pubDate>
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<title>[VOD] Free On Demand Marathon - FiOS Tv</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28307418</link>
<description><![CDATA[http://vz.to/Marathon

I think HBO, Epix, Epix, Starz included. Basically between May 24 to May 28th, watch premium vod for free.

.com streaming not available only via STB]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-20 18:37:21</pubDate>
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<title>Forced verizon.com and .net ID merger is a disaster</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28303786</link>
<description><![CDATA[So tonight I tried to log into HBO Go and had problems. Went to computer and tried to log into verizon to see what's up. Upon logging in, I was forced to attempt to merge my verizon account ID with my .net email address. The first item I was asked for was my email password. I haven't used the email ever and have no idea.

I clicked on the link to recover the password and it asked for user ID and phone number. I inputted information and was told that my account had been locked for multiple failed attempts, despite the fact that this was my first attempt and I do in fact know my phone number.

To unlock my account, I needed to get a temporary PIN via phone call. This call took well over 20 minutes to arrive. After entering the PIN, I now was told I had to reset my .com password. Bear in mind there was a never a problem with this password -- it's the stupid email one I need to reset.

I reset the password, logged back in.... and was presented with the exact same problem.   Tried to recover email password, was told my account was locked for multiple failed attempts, etc.  Just a debacle.

I can't believe that they can roll out this system without a functioning password recovery mechanism and, meanwhile, I am unable to check my bill, use HBO Go, etc.  Extraordinarily annoyed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-19 02:44:30</pubDate>
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<title>Missing weather widgets</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28301003</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm in VH07 and noticed in the last couple days that the weatherbug and weather channel widgets do not show up when pressing "+"

I have to select "more widgets" and launch them from that screen.

Any one else have this issue?  Did I miss something?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-17 20:09:47</pubDate>
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<title>Release 1.9.1 Worthless</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28302860</link>
<description><![CDATA[Just two days ago, suddenly see this release 1.9.1, build 14.47. Now, DVR button shows bedroom and unknown DVR. So why do we have to tell our one DVR what it's name is or see whats recorded on another DVR? Now have to go through 2-3 actions to even get to see what programs I'v got recorded. Verizon is really trying hard to lose customers. Been with these guys since Fios first came to Texas and this is the most customer unfriendly build release they have put out. :(]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-18 17:07:10</pubDate>
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<title>Fios Media Server</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,27866775</link>
<description><![CDATA[Any new news on the MEdia Server they said would come out Q4 of this year? I'm really interested. It would make a tv install into a kitchen a  lot easier with no need for wires. 

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Verizon-Prepares-to-Launch-FiOS-Media-Server-121368]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-12-30 13:55:25</pubDate>
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<title>FIOS 1 LI</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28297947</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm in Westchester county and noticed I get FIOS 1 LI on QAM from the coaxial cable but NOT from my STB.

My wife goes to LI a week or so over a month so she likes to watch it now and then.   So why does Verizon not make this channel available from the STB?  I'm in VHO 5.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-16 21:32:10</pubDate>
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<title>[IMG] Thought I saw something new the other day...</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28254593</link>
<description><![CDATA[A few days ago I was flipping through some channels and noticed that the names of two-or-so main cast members were prominently displayed on the info bar on the bottom of the screen, just beneath the program title and above the program description.  I thought that was a great improvement but now things seem to have reverted back to the old look where you have to click through a couple of layers on the big info screen to see the cast.

Was Verizon just experimenting or is a change in the works?  I know I wasn't seeing things.  I'm in VHO8, if it matters.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-01 22:37:35</pubDate>
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<title>TheBlaze on FiOS?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28282748</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'd like to preface this question with a request that replies NOT resort to attacks upon the network's politics or personalities...

Does anyone know of plans for Verizon to carry TheBlaze in the near future? Dish has it, and I've been reading that Cablevision, Verizon's NYC competitor added it within the last few weeks. No matter one's politics, it DOES have a unique voice and DOES have its own news gathering organization, something not always present on the other "news" outlets. I'd DEFINITELY consider it a plus if I switched to Optimum.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-11 21:29:58</pubDate>
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<title>List of Live on-line TV channels?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28219853</link>
<description><![CDATA[Verizon's online TV listings are mostly video clips.  What live same as TV service channels are available on-line for those with FIOS TV service.  Please don't list illegal distribution from questionable sources.  Also I don't get premiums so I can't verify them.  

So far I have only found:

Verizon TV account required:
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CNN
HLN
CNBC
MSNBC
NBC family : Sports Network, live sporting events from NBC, Golf Channel 
ESPN family with ESPN Watch
BTN
Cartoon Network
YES ($29.99 additional fee for season...)
Cartoon Network
EPIX
HBO GO
MAX GO
Showtime
TruTV/TBS/TNT (listed in another forum but did not find?)

Available for various cable accounts but not for Verizon FIOS TV accounts!  Need to be added to Verizon Ideas.
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Fox News
Disney
Disney Jr

Free to anyone no authentication:
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NASA
BYUTV
Aereo (NYC locals only 1 hr/day is free)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-04-20 10:23:47</pubDate>
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<title>Fios removing some sports channels in May</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28260066</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gol tv from Ultimate HD will be removed

From Extreme if you purchased it before January 17th 2013 you will lose espn classic and espn goal line

If you purchased Extreme prior to January 17th 2010 you will lose espn classic, tennis channel, GOL tv, tvg horse racing, hrtv horse racing and outdoor channel.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-03 16:58:06</pubDate>
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<title>FiOS TV App - Samsung Smart TV - Freezing, dropping</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28298736</link>
<description><![CDATA[Last night I decided to see what the FiOS TV App would look like in comparison to live TV. I started to watch the Knicks game.

The stream kept pausing  every few seconds. Sometimes, as the attached picture shows, it would cut the picture in two, the bottom flashing like crazy between old scenes, while the top half was either frozen or showing live content.

I would see on my firewall that all traffic would stop at times going to the TV and then just start back up. Bandwidth going all over the place on top of that.

I uninstalled the app and installed it again - same results. TV is on the latest software update. Speed tests on any wired connection show 154/69. Ping times to the IP the FiOS TV app is streaming from is at 3ms. The TV is hard wired to my network as well.

Would anyone know what could be causing this? Anything I should check or do? Any ports that need to be forwarded perhaps? I would have created this thread long ago but I don't use it that often, but plan on using it a lot going forward. Very disappointed so far..]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-17 08:35:38</pubDate>
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<title>Premium channels on Ultimate HD: Which ones?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28288612</link>
<description><![CDATA[I am a former Fios TV customer (who last had the now gone Premier package) who just re-signed up with Fios TV's Ultimate HD package after having a terrible 4 month experience with Comcast (ie. increasingly poor reception and bad customer service). When I signed up for the Ultimate HD package, the representative surprisingly told me that I would be also receiving the following premium channels with this package at no additional monthly charge: NFL Red Zone (which I used to pay separately when I was a Premier customer), Cinemax, Epix, Flix, IFC, Showtime, Sundance and The Movie Channel (TMC) plus their on demand selections. To me, it sounds too good to be true. Is it? If the representative had told me a lie then I would definitely like to know which premium channels, if any (including NFL Red Zone), are actually included with Ultimate HD. My reinstallation date is Thursday morning, May 16th so any answers or advice before then would be appreciated.  I can't wait to get back to Verizon instead of Comcast and its terrible reception and constant pixelation and freezing up.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-14 06:06:35</pubDate>
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<title>Who to turn to?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28295668</link>
<description><![CDATA[About a month ago I had an issue with my cable box, so I called Verizon. Person helped on this but then offered to upgrade me for free to 25/50 from 5/15 til the end of Sept for internet.
Although I was hesitant I took it and of course received a bill the other day with the additional charge of $8 which is for partial month. Called up customer service and person on other end couldn't help so I asked for supervisor. 
Supervisor named Clark told me that in the notes that they have from person who had originally offered me the deal is no mention of it being free of charge and they refused to remove the charge. I would not have taken upgrade as I was happy with 5/15
Very disillusioned that I was scammed and I should have known better but figured that Verizon would have a bit more credibility. Seriously considering going back to Cablevision in a couple of months as their customer service was always helpful and policy was more of customer is right instead of fighting with you.
Is there anyone over a supervisor that I can contact?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-16 08:42:44</pubDate>
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<title>[HD] When will we ever see 1080P?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28282615</link>
<description><![CDATA[I know we barely have the capacity for as many 720p channels that we want, but when does everyone think they'll deploy 1080p channels, if ever?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-11 20:26:33</pubDate>
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<title>FiOS&#x26;amp;reg; TV app will no longer be available on 2012 LG Blu-Ray</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28276471</link>
<description><![CDATA[   Got this email from Verizon, now I'll need another way to watch TV on the bedroom TV.  Don't know why this is but it sure is a pain in the neck.
 
 
 
 
 
                        >>   Important FiOS TV Application Information

Dear Valued Verizon Customer,

At Verizon, we strive to keep you informed of changes that may impact your FiOS experience. That&#146;s why we wanted to notify you that as of May 10, 2013, the Verizon FiOS&reg; TV app will no longer be available on your 2012 LG Blu-Ray Player. To view a full list of alternate devices that support the Verizon FiOS TV app, please visit verizon.com/streamingsupport.

We are sorry for any inconvenience. We look forward to providing you with the very best in entertainment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Your Verizon Team 

 
 
 

 
Having trouble with the links in this email? You can also copy and paste the following address into your browser to view your account: http://www.verizon.com/myaccount
 
Ensure Verizon emails reach your inbox by adding verizon-services@verizon.com to your "safe" email list. Your email or Internet 
provider can provide instructions on how it works.
 
This email has been sent from an auto-notification system that cannot accept incoming email.--
THE ROAD: Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-09 16:01:07</pubDate>
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